Category Archives: Smart Growth

Princeton Planning Board Approves Mixed-Use 255 Nassau Street Plan

Posted on June 6, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The Princeton Planning Board voted last night to approve a mixed-use redevelopment at 255 Nassau Street, in Princeton’s East Nassau Street neighborhood.

Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, The Parking Question, Traffic, Zoning | Tagged planning, Princeton, Princeton University, smart growth, Walkability | 1 Comment

Jersey’s “Star-Ledger” Picks Up On Demand For Walkable Living

Posted on June 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey may be known as one of American’s original suburbs- but in recent years, walkable urban places have eclipsed car-dependent suburbia for many potential homeowners. Although sites like ‘NJ Future‘ and ‘Walkable Princeton’ have focused on the benefits of compact walkable living, … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Walking | Tagged jersey city, New Jersey, Princeton, smart growth, somerville, urbanism, Walkability | Leave a comment

First Look: West Windsor’s ‘Ellsworth II’ Site Plan For Cranbury Road Near Princeton Junction Station

Posted on May 28, 2014 by walkableprinceton

West Windsor seems to be on an apartment surge, with plans for a mixed-use neighborhood off Bear Brook Road, and the recent approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the ‘Ellsworth Center’ at Cranbury and Route 571 (Princeton-Highstown Road). The Ellsworth Center looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Density, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth, Transit | Tagged New Jersey, nj transit, Princeton, smart growth, West Windsor | 3 Comments

West Windsor’s Maneely/Toll Brothers Mixed-Use Development In Detail

Posted on May 27, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Toll Brothers have proposed a mixed use development at Bear Brook Road and old Bear Brook Road in West Windsor- a site sometimes know as ‘the Maneely property’. The plan, developed in conjunction with West Windsor township, calls for 188 … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Density, Placemaking, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth | Tagged planning, Princeton, toll brothers, West Windsor | 7 Comments

Do You Know What Princeton Landmarks Are Built On ‘Brownfield Sites’?

Posted on May 23, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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 | 1 Comment

Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform

Posted on May 20, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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 | 2 Comments

Robbinsville Expanding Walkable ‘Town Center’ Development With New Apartments

Posted on May 19, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Robbinsville, NJ has approved a new 64-unit apartment complex to add to its ‘Town Center’ development.

Posted in Density, Placemaking, planning, Smart Growth | Tagged planning, robbinsville | 7 Comments

Princeton Needs At Least 900 Affordable Homes…But Where And How?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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 | 1 Comment

Princeton Can Easily Gather More Money From The University…Here’s How.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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 | Leave a comment

The ‘New York Times’ Doubles Down On Walkable Suburban Places

Posted on April 21, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The ‘New York Times’ has picked up on the growing demand for walkable paces with a pair of articles in less than a week. The first, ‘Suburbs Try to Prevent an Exodus as Young Adults Move to Cities and Stay‘, discusses the … Continue reading →