Category Archives: Zoning

Housing Experts: More Apartments, Small Homes, Density In Walkable Places Needed To Fix NJ Affordability Crisis

Posted on July 3, 2014 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey’s Star-Ledger news group is hosting a series called ‘Improving New Jersey’ in collaboration with Together North Jersey, and the first topic under consideration is the housing crisis in New Jersey. As we know, New Jersey is the second-worst … Continue reading →

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Princeton U. Grad Students Issue Official Statement Demanding More Housing

Posted on June 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University’s Graduate Student Council (GSG) have released an official statement calling on University authorities to step up the provision of housing for post-graduate students. The statement, which was approved May 14, argues that every graduate student affiliated with the … Continue reading →

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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

‘Subway’ Now Open At East Nassau Street Location In Princeton

Posted on May 22, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton may not have a ‘Chipotle’, but we now have two ‘Subway‘ sandwich stores after a second branch of Subway opened on East Nassau Street.

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living

Posted on March 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is scheduled to elect two Council members this November. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will meet Sunday March 30 to endorse candidates ahead of their Primary in June. We got in touch with the Democratic Party candidates ahead of this key … Continue reading →

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Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A recent fire at Princeton’s famous ‘House of Cupcakes’ on Witherspoon Street resulted in the evacuation of six nearby downtown apartments. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents, although many commentators were surprised that the six apartments were home to … Continue reading →