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Category Archives: Zoning
Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform
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
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Princeton Needs At Least 900 Affordable Homes…But Where And How?
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
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Princeton Can Easily Gather More Money From The University…Here’s How.
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
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The ‘New York Times’ Doubles Down On Walkable Suburban Places
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
Posted in Density, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged New York Times, planning, Princeton
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Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living
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
Posted in Density, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged democratic party, pcdo, Princeton, smart growth
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Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.
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
Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Zoning
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Walkable Princeton Celebrates 1st Birthday, Looks To Future
Happy Birthday to us! Walkable Princeton has passed its first birthday. January 22, 2014 was the date when Walkable Princeton founder David Keddie published his original letter announcing “an advocacy group dedicated to calling for zoning reform that will allow … Continue reading
Report: New Jersey Is Second-Worst State In The Country For Housing Cost
Statistics released last week from the non-profit Center for Housing Policy reveal that New Jersey is the second-worst state in the USA for housing expense. 31% of New Jerseyans are facing a ‘severe cost burden’ in paying for their homes. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Local, Princeton, Real estate, Zoning
Tagged affordability, housing, New Jersey, Princeton, Real estate
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Homes For Diversity And Inclusivity Part 4: Allow Microapartments
Princeton planning and zoning has had unintended exclusionary outcomes, making it hard for local middle-class workers to live in town, and incentivizing car-dependency and traffic. In this series, we explore options for adding more walkable housing in Princeton to enable diversity … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, how-to-add-density, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged apartments, micro apartments, planning, Princeton, Zoning
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Walkable Housing Helps Local Princeton Businesses
Princeton is lucky to have a number of really great local businesses. Despite the combined onslaught of the big box chain stores and internet shopping, these businesses have survived and play a great part in making our town an interesting … Continue reading
