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Category Archives: Princeton
NJ Transit Focuses On Two Options for Future Of Princeton ‘Dinky’ Rail Corridor
A spokeswoman from NJ Transit announced on Thursday night that the agency has narrowed the field of potential options in its ‘Princeton Transitway’ study. The study aims to identify ways to improve transit along the Princeton ‘Dinky’ rail corridor. Whereas … Continue reading
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Tagged Bus Rapid Transit, light rail, nj transit, planning, Princeton, trains, Transit
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First Look: Concept Plan For ‘Hobson College’ At Princeton University
On Thursday, Feb 3, 2022, the Princeton Planning Board will consider a concept plan presented by Princeton University, outlining their design for a new undergraduate residential college. The new college will be called ‘Hobson College’, after donor Mellody Hobson, and … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, planning, Princeton University
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Princeton Jewish Center Co-Hosts Speaker Discussion On Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains a major ongoing topic for discussion in Princeton. Where should we build it? What should it look like? And how should it be paid for? Stepping up to the moment, the Princeton Jewish Center co-hosted the second … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Local, People, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton
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Ten Predictions For Princeton In 2022!
2021 may be remembered as another year ruined by coronavirus, but a lot of good things happened in Princeton this year. A very-busy Princeton Planning Board gave the green light to construction of more affordable homes (probably more than in … Continue reading
NJ Transit Reveals Alternatives for Princeton Dinky Transitway Upgrades (Updated)
NJ Transit today announced alternatives for upgraded transit along the Princeton ‘Dinky’ rail corridor. The agency has been considering different options for the Dinky line as part of its ‘Princeton Transitway’ study. Earlier this year, NJ Transit launched an outreach … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, planning, Princeton, Trails, Transit, Walking
Tagged BRT, nj transit, Princeton, railroad, trains, Tram, Transit
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Subdivision With Three Single-Family Homes Proposed At Bayard Lane and Birch Ave in Princeton
A development application has been submitted to the Princeton Planning Department for three new homes on the western side of Bayard Lane (Route 206), at the intersection with Birch Avenue (see map below). The proposal, from “West Windsor Real Estate, … Continue reading
Posted in Density, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Walking, Zoning
Tagged affordability, Princeton, stormwater, Zoning
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New Era of Affordable Housing Begins With Expansion of Princeton Community Village
An event to mark the first new affordable housing to be constructed under the town of Princeton’s 2020 housing settlements was held last Friday. Princeton Community Housing, the non-profit organization that is the largest operator of affordable housing in the … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Events, People, Placemaking, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton
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First Look: Inclusionary Mixed-Use Development Proposal at 40-42 North Tulane St in Princeton
The Princeton Planning Department has received an application to redevelop the property at 40-42 North Tulane St in downtown Princeton (map), to create an expanded building with ground-floor commercial space and 14 residential units. The redevelopment would contain a mixture … Continue reading
Princeton University Planning Major Renovation, Expansion of Dillon Gymnasium
Princeton University has submitted an application to the Princeton NJ Planning Department for a major modernization of its Dillon Gymnasium (map). Constructed in 1947, the existing Dillon Gym was among the last buildings on Princeton University campus to be built … Continue reading
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Tagged Princeton University, stormwater, Walkability
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Princeton Council Agrees To Modify Intersection Design At Witherspoon St and Nassau St
With $1 million of state funding on the line, Princeton Council has agreed a last-minute change to the proposed new intersection design at Witherspoon St and Nassau St. The decision was made at a special Council meeting this morning, which … Continue reading
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