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Category Archives: Princeton
Princeton Planning Board Approves Mixed-Use 255 Nassau Street Plan
The Princeton Planning Board voted last night to approve a mixed-use redevelopment at 255 Nassau Street, in Princeton’s East Nassau Street neighborhood.
Do You Know What Princeton Landmarks Are Built On ‘Brownfield Sites’?
Princeton’s recent Democratic Party Council Candidate Forum- which we wrote about earlier this week– featured an amazing moment when the moderator skipped a crucial question about land use in Princeton. This oversight meant that the audience missed out on getting … Continue reading
Posted in Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability
Tagged planning, Princeton, remediation
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‘Subway’ Now Open At East Nassau Street Location In Princeton
Princeton may not have a ‘Chipotle’, but we now have two ‘Subway‘ sandwich stores after a second branch of Subway opened on East Nassau Street.
Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform
It’s widely recognized that Princeton housing has become unaffordable to many people who work in town- but what are the solutions? At a recent forum for the three Democratic Party candidates fighting for the chance to take part in the … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, People, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged democratic primary, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Needs At Least 900 Affordable Homes…But Where And How?
The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighbors’ Association heard last Saturday from affordable housing advocates, as the issue of Princeton’s housing imbalance came up once more. Surprisingly, Princeton has a number of income-restricted homes available to buy, but there have been no takers! Homes in … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged affordability, planning, Princeton, Real estate
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Princeton Can Easily Gather More Money From The University…Here’s How.
This week, we are awaiting the announcement of a new agreement detailing the amount of financial support that Princeton University will contribute to Princeton’s municipal finances. The amount of money that Princeton University gives the town is a regular source of discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged eisgruber, planning, Princeton, Princeton University, Zoning
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Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living
Princeton is scheduled to elect two Council members this November. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will meet Sunday March 30 to endorse candidates ahead of their Primary in June. We got in touch with the Democratic Party candidates ahead of this key … Continue reading
Posted in Density, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged democratic party, pcdo, Princeton, smart growth
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Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.
A recent fire at Princeton’s famous ‘House of Cupcakes’ on Witherspoon Street resulted in the evacuation of six nearby downtown apartments. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents, although many commentators were surprised that the six apartments were home to … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Zoning
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Report: New Jersey Road Maintenance Costs Are The Highest In The Nation
Princeton is facing a bill of around $1 million for emergency road repairs after snow plows cut up roads this winter, leaving drivers facing a course of potholes. Meanwhile, a resurfacing project getting underway on Route 206 in Princeton is … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic
Tagged New Jersey, NJDOT, Princeton, Roads and Highways, taxes
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Giant Rats Occupy Square In Front Of Princeton Town Hall To Protest Apartment Plan
Two giant rats have joined the protests against the redevelopment of Princeton’s old hospital as apartments. The 15ft-tall inflatable rodents were unveiled by demonstrators from a labor union. “Don’t ask me, I just blow up the rat,” was the response from … Continue reading
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