Category Archives: Princeton

Town of Princeton Heads Back To Court For Affordable Housing Mediation

Posted on December 17, 2018 by walkableprinceton

A team of negotiators representing the town of Princeton is expected in court today amid ongoing discussions about how much affordable housing the town is required to build. Earlier this year, Princeton officials announced a plan to build 1,259 homes to … Continue reading →

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Report: ‘Whole Foods Market’ Coming To Route 206 By Princeton Airport

Posted on December 12, 2018 by walkableprinceton

According to a report by Sophie Nieto-Munoz at NJ Advance Media, Whole Foods Market is planning to open a new supermarket in Montgomery Township, less than a mile from the Princeton town line. The site (click here for map) is … Continue reading →

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Princeton Should Make Public Participation In Planning Much Easier

Posted on December 10, 2018 by walkableprinceton

On Tuesday night, Princeton Council is having a special public meeting to set priorities for 2019. This meeting focuses on ‘User Friendly Government’, and while it’s not entirely clear what this means, it is certainly true that the town could … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Calls For Use of Speed Cameras In New Jersey

Posted on November 2, 2018 by walkableprinceton

At their meeting last Monday, Princeton Council passed a resolution calling on the State of New Jersey to allow local towns to install automated traffic control devices, including speed cameras and red light enforcement cameras. New Jersey is currently one … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Princeton, Traffic, Walking | Tagged Complete streets, New Jersey, pedestrian safety, Princeton, speed cameras | 1 Comment

Mayor’s Bike Ride in Princeton: Photos

Posted on October 8, 2018 by walkableprinceton

On Sunday, the “Mayor’s Bike Ride” took place in Princeton. About 70 riders defied rode from Community Park South to Mountain Lakes Park along with Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert.

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Gov. Murphy Proposal To Desegregate NJ Schools Poses Questions About Princeton School Bond

Posted on September 3, 2018 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Board of Education meets tonight (9.4.18*) to consider whether to place a $130 million bond before voters for a November referendum. The $130 million is intended to expand local schools to provide capacity for anticipated growth in student numbers. … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Dedicates Franklin Avenue Affordable Housing Site As Interim Parking Lot

Posted on August 28, 2018 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Council focused on parking once again at their Monday night meeting, and decided to expand the range of parking options in town by at least 150 spaces. Specifically, Council decided to start charging for parking at the Franklin Avenue … Continue reading →

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Can Princeton’s Housing Plan Deliver The Town’s “Fair Share” Of Affordable Homes? Six Reasons Why It Might Not…

Posted on July 18, 2018 by walkableprinceton

After a lengthy court battle last year, a top Mercer County judge told the town of Princeton that it needs to build at least 753 new affordable homes by 2025. In response, the town has put together a housing plan, … Continue reading →

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How ‘Filtering’ Affects Housing Affordability in New Jersey

Posted on July 17, 2018 by walkableprinceton

On both coasts of the USA, high housing costs have become a major problem. Residents in states like California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts often have to pay a very high proportion of their income just to find a place … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Plans Study of Redevelopment of Seminary Lands On Stockton Street

Posted on June 22, 2018 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Council looks set to authorize a study that could pave the way for redevelopment of up to 9.74 acres of land belonging to the Princeton Theological Seminary. Council Resolution 18-218, which is on the agenda for the Council meeting … Continue reading →