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Category Archives: Zoning
Princeton Forms Alliance With Mercer County Towns To Fight Affordable Housing Obligations
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
Posted in Affordability, Princeton, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, coah, exclusionary zoning, mount laurel, New Jersey, Princeton
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Princeton’s Fight To Build Less Affordable Housing Moves To Court Starting Jan 9
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
Posted in Affordability, planning, Princeton, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, coah, Princeton
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Here’s What Will Happen In Princeton in 2017.
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
Posted in Affordability, Community, Downtown Vibrancy, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged planning, Princeton, restaurants, uber, Zoning
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Princeton Council Should Strike The Right Balance On Witherspoon Street
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
Bayard Lane Duplex Plan Torpedoed Amid Neighborhood Protest
A plan to construct three duplexes off Route 206 near Birch Avenue was withdrawn after a hearing at Princeton’s Zoning Board on Wednesday night.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
Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Princeton, Zoning
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Apartment Conversion Of MacLean Street Masonic Hall Approved After Marathon Meeting
Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved required variances for a planned conversion of the old Masonic Hall on MacLean Street. The building will now be converted to ten apartments, including a mix of studios and one- and two-bed units. The … Continue reading
Angry Signs Protest Walkable Apartment Proposal at Princeton’s MacLean Street
In January, Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to rule on whether a proposal to convert the old Masonic Hall at John and MacLean St into apartments could go ahead. The hearing was postponed, and is now set to … Continue reading
Princeton’s Mt Lucas Road Land Purchase: A Potentially Costly Deal
Princeton’s Democratic Council members are at loggerheads over a potential open space purchase off Mt Lucas Road. Proponents argue that the purchase is necessary to prevent development of 20.4 acres of land, and to provide a link between existing open space … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Trails, Zoning
Tagged affordability, Green Acres, open space, Princeton
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Princeton To Hold Hearing On Proposed Walkable MacLean Street Apartments
This Wednesday, January 27, Wednesday, February 17 the Princeton Zoning Board will have a hearing on a proposal to bring 10 new apartments to the old Masonic Hall at John Street and MacLean Street. The new apartments would potentially allow … Continue reading
Challenging Segregation In Princeton And Mercer County
At this time of year, it’s worthwhile to think of how we can maintain the legacy of Martin Luther King by challenging segregation in Princeton and our local area. Sadly, despite past work and progress, we still live in a very segregated … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, planning, Zoning
Tagged #blacklivesmatter, affordability, housing
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