Category Archives: Real estate

Renting in Princeton: How Much Should You Expect To Pay in 2019?

Posted on August 31, 2019 by walkableprinceton

With a new school year starting, many people will be moving to Princeton. How much should you expect to pay for apartment rentals? We took a look through the listings to try to find out what the going rate is … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Princeton, Real estate | Tagged apartments, Princeton, rentals | 1 Comment

Site Plan And Details of Princeton Ridge ‘Lanwin’ Development Proposal

Posted on March 7, 2019 by walkableprinceton

The Lanwin Development corporation is proposing to build a new subdivision on the Princeton Ridge, which will be discussed in the Princeton Planning Board meeting tonight (March 7, 2019 – but may be continued to the meeting on April 4). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Sustainability, Trails, Transit, Zoning | Tagged planning, Princeton, sustainability | 3 Comments

Ten Predictions for Princeton in 2019!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by walkableprinceton

It’s time for our annual attempt to guess what will happen in Princeton in the coming year! How many of these predictions do you think are likely? Read on, and don’t forget to check the end, where we review how … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Density, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Sustainability, The Parking Question, Zoning | Tagged bike lanes, planning, Princeton | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Local, planning, Princeton, Real estate | Tagged montgomery township, whole foods | 1 Comment

How Walkable Are West Windsor’s Proposed New Housing Developments?

Posted on November 4, 2018 by walkableprinceton

Last month, West Windsor Township, NJ announced its proposed affordable housing settlement. The settlement explains how the town plans to provide its ‘fair share’ of affordable housing, as is required by state law. Every other town in Mercer County, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Placemaking, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth, Transit | Tagged Affordable housing, mount laurel, New Jersey, Princeton Junction, smart growth, Walkability, West Windsor | 1 Comment

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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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 →

Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Zoning | Tagged Princeton, Redevelopment, smart growth | Leave a comment

Princeton Planning Board Approves 6-Unit Infill Apartment Project on Spring Street

Posted on February 26, 2018 by walkableprinceton

The Princeton Planning Board recently approved a proposal to add three stories to the ‘Nelson Glass’ building at 45 Spring Street. The project promises to add 6 new apartments in a very walkable location at the heart of downtown Princeton. … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, People, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth | Tagged adaptive re-use, infill, Princeton, smart growth | Leave a comment

Princeton Must Build Thousands Of New Homes. Where Can They Go?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by walkableprinceton

The town of Princeton announced at the end of April that it will settle a court case about how much affordable housing the town will add through 2025. Six weeks on, the terms of the settlement are still shrouded in … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Density, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Transit, Walking, Zoning | Tagged Affordable housing, mt laurel, Princeton | 3 Comments

‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood

Posted on December 9, 2016 by walkableprinceton

Last weekend was the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Now in its 50th year, the event allows members of the public into the homes of Mill Hill residents, offering a view of one of Trenton’s most interesting neighborhoods.