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Category Archives: Princeton
Inside the New “Floyd House” at Princeton Community Village
The last few years have seen several new apartment buildings rising in Princeton, but one that a lot of people may not have noticed is the new ‘Floyd House’ at Princeton Community Village. Located in the existing Sassafras Row neighborhood … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton, smart growth, Transit
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New Princeton Objector Group Takes Aim at Proposed Jefferson Road Subdivision
A proposal to build two new homes in Princeton North has come under attack from an anonymous objector group. The group, which calls itself “Save Our Streetscapes” has launched a website (link: “Save Our Streetscapes“) and Facebook group urging residents … Continue reading
Units Going Fast At New, 100%-Affordable Princeton Senior Living Complex
A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Walkability
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Princeton North: Where Convenience Meets Walkable Living
Guest post by Nicole Wolf, Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors Welcome to Princeton North, an area of convenience and walkable living in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Nestled amidst charming streets and a vibrant community, Princeton North stands out … Continue reading
Princeton University Unveils Concept Plan for New ‘Quantum Institute’ on Ivy Lane
Princeton University has signaled its intention to continue the expansion in the so-called ‘East Campus’ neighborhood near the Princeton Stadium. Based on a new ‘concept plan’ submitted to the Princeton municipal planning department, the University envisions a substantial new complex … Continue reading
Town Of Princeton Buys Two Electric Buses (At A Huge Discount) For Municipal Jitney Service
At their pre-Thanksgiving meeting on November 21, Princeton Council approved the purchase of two new electric vehicles. In particular, these are electric buses, to provide service on the town’s free municipal jitney route. The purchase will allow the service to … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Princeton, Sustainability
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Princeton Council to Discuss Plan For Redesign of Community Park South
Princeton Council is set to consider a concept plan for a complete rebuild of Community Park South. The plan will be discussed in a work session at the Council meeting on Monday night, November 27, 2023. The concept is the … Continue reading
Posted in Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, The Parking Question
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Renting In Princeton: How Much Does It Cost To Rent An Apartment in Princeton in 2023?
Our semi-regular review of the apartment scene in Princeton is back! Read this review if you want to know how much you should expect to pay for an apartments in Princeton in September of 2023. We last looked at Princeton … Continue reading
Charlottesville, VA is Making Big Changes To Promote Housing Affordability. Can Princeton Learn Anything?
Home to a prestigious university and a growing, diverse population, Charlottesville VA (population: 46,553) has many things in common with Princeton. But although there is much to appreciate in its walkable downtown, Charlottesville has also struggled in recent years with … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Walkability
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2020 Census Data Release Shows Big Changes In Who Lives in the Town of Princeton, NJ
A couple of years ago, we got the first results from the 2020 US Census, which showed that the population of Princeton, NJ had grown to 30,681 (Report: “Princeton NJ population reaches 30,681 in 2020 Census“). That figure reflected a … Continue reading
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