Category Archives: Zoning

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

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

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 →

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Inside The Town Of Princeton’s Affordable Housing Trial

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

One way to mark African American History Month, which began yesterday, is to attend the Fair Housing trial that is currently taking place at Mercer Superior Court in Trenton. The trial features attorneys representing five suburban Mercer County Towns (including … Continue reading →

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Princeton Forms Alliance With Mercer County Towns To Fight Affordable Housing Obligations

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

Princeton has teamed up with four other municipalities from Mercer County in a bid to reduce the amount of state-mandated affordable housing that must be built in town. The town has entered a syndicate, called the ‘Mercer County Municipal Group’ (MCMG), with Hopewell … Continue reading →

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Princeton’s Fight To Build Less Affordable Housing Moves To Court Starting Jan 9

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

Many people are concerned that the shortage of affordable housing Princeton threatens the diversity of the town, and makes it hard for young adults and seniors to stay in town. The town, however, is currently waging two different legal battles to … Continue reading →

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Here’s What Will Happen In Princeton in 2017.

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

With 2016 at an end, it’s time to look toward what the new year holds for walkable living and development in Princeton. Every year, we try to guess what will happen in the coming 12 months. Which of our guesses … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Should Strike The Right Balance On Witherspoon Street

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

Princeton’s Council members indicated earlier this month that they will create a new historic district in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The measure drew significant support, particularly from members of the African-American community, who have historically made up the largest share of residents. … Continue reading →

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Bayard Lane Duplex Plan Torpedoed Amid Neighborhood Protest

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

A plan to construct three duplexes off Route 206 near Birch Avenue was withdrawn after a hearing at Princeton’s Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The proposal from West Windsor Real Estate was for six private residences arranged as three duplexes, … Continue reading →

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