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Category Archives: Walking
Join us April 1 For A ‘National Walking Day’ Stroll In Central Princeton!
We are hosting a recreational walk on the morning of Wednesday April 1 in honor of ‘National Walking Day‘! The annual celebration of walking is designated by the American Heart Association, and is now in its ninth year. To get … Continue reading
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Princeton Environmental Film Festival Highlights To Include Movie About Walkability
The ninth Princeton Environmental Film Festival is just about to start up, and as usual, promises some great shows for local residents who are interested in sustainability issues. This year’s program starts Friday night, March 13, at 7 p.m. with ‘Climate … Continue reading
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Tagged america walks, preventive medicine, Princeton, sustainability, Walkability
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Making Maps Of Princeton’s Parks And Trails Online
In Princeton, we have amazing parks and preserved open space, but what’s the best way to explore it all? Many trail maps are hard to find, and there is no single place where you can find them all together. Google Maps offers … Continue reading
Would You Let Your Kids Walk One Mile By Themselves In Princeton?
How would you feel about letting your children walk a mile around Princeton by themselves? Do you think it’s the sort of thing that would warrant Child Protective Services coming and threatening to take your kids?
Demolition Work At Old Princeton Hospital Closes Franklin Ave Sidewalk
On Franklin Avenue, the consequences of one of the biggest land use decisions in Princeton can now be seen. The 8-level building that formerly housed Princeton hospital is in the final stages of demolition. With the other, lower buildings already demolished, the half-wrecked … Continue reading
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Kudos To Princeton Public Works Department For Sidewalk Repairs
Check out the photo above- a section of sidewalk was lifted by a growing tree root, creating a trip hazard for pedestrians. Thanks to remedial action by the Princeton Public Works department, the situation has been much improved. Specifically, they have … Continue reading
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Tagged Complete streets, Princeton, street trees, Walkability
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Six Surprising Facts From Princeton Future’s Princeton Profile 2014
Last Saturday, Princeton Future hosted a community meeting at Princeton Public Library. Ralph Widner presented an analysis of publicly-available data on the demographics of Princeton, including information on socioeconomic background, transportation and housing. You can read a handout that summarizes the … Continue reading
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Thumbs Up To Sidewalk Detour On Witherspoon Street!
One of Princeton’s best restaurants, Elements, is moving into the old UPS space on Witherspoon Street opposite Princeton Public Library. The new restaurant complex will unite the existing small plates place, Mistral, with Elements under one roof, with a new … Continue reading
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Tagged downtown, Princeton, restaurants, Walkability
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A Walk Around Princeton’s “Copperwood” Apartments
‘Copperwood’, a significant apartment development on Bunn Drive in Princeton, opened at the end of the summer. As of now, most of the 153 units are still unoccupied, giving a good chance to take a walk around and see the new … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Transit, Walking
Tagged apartments, Princeton, Walkability
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Princeton Community Lantern Walk, November 15, 2014
Every year, the Waldorf School of Princeton organizes a “Lantern Walk” for its students and their families. The event is a continuation of a European tradition celebrating the life of St Martin, and also reflects worldwide ‘festivals of lights’ that … Continue reading
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