Planning Board To Vote On New Princeton Univ. Residential Colleges

Posted on October 16, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Rendering of proposed new Princeton University Residential Colleges #7 and #8. (click to expand)

The Princeton Planning Board will meet on Thursday night (October 17) to discuss what is likely to be one of the largest developments in town in the coming decade. Princeton University is proposing to build two new residential colleges, to allow an expansion in their undergraduate body. The new site plans suggest a modern look for the colleges, designed by Deborah Berke Partners, consistent with the ‘concept plant’ discussed earlier this year. Continue reading →

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Bikeshare Dock Removed From Princeton Town Hall After Funding Cut

Posted on October 10, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Former bikeshare dock at Princeton Town Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street. (click to expand)

The bikeshare dock next to Community Park Pool at Princeton Town Hall has been removed. The dock previously held six ‘Zagster’ bicycles, which were available for borrowing by members of the local bikeshare program, which was set up in November 2014. A spokesperson from the company confirmed that the bikes had been removed because of a lack of funding.

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On-Demand Transit Could Help Riders Reach Princeton ‘Dinky’ Train

Posted on September 26, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop announcing new ‘on-demand’ transit system earlier this week. (Image via @yating_liu, click to expand)

‘Princeton Future’ is hosting a community discussion “Changing The Way We Get Around” at Princeton Public Library this  Saturday (Sep 26) and it has been getting quite a lot of attention in local media.  A group of Princeton University students, under the guidance of transportation expert, Prof. Alain Kornhauser, will present their proposal for ‘on-demand’ transit. Outlines of the proposal were already discussed at the town’s Public Transit Advisory Committee on July 9. The students envisage a fleet of shuttles, potentially self-driving vehicles, which could be summoned by a smartphone to take a passenger wherever they need to go. In contrast to traditional, fixed-route buses, these ‘on-demand’ vehicles would go wherever they were needed. At the Princeton Future meeting, the students will discuss the plans and seek feedback on what areas would benefit most from this service. Continue reading →

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Renting in Princeton: How Much Should You Expect To Pay in 2019?

Posted on August 31, 2019 by walkableprinceton

The Avalon Princeton apartment complex (click to expand)

With a new school year starting, many people will be moving to Princeton. How much should you expect to pay for apartment rentals? We took a look through the listings to try to find out what the going rate is for apartments in central Princeton in August 2019.

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Consultants Recommend Intersection Design Changes To Speed Traffic at Cherry Hill Rd and US-206 in Princeton

Posted on August 27, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Intersection of Cherry Hill Road, Mt Lucas Road, and US-206 in Princeton. (click to expand)

Earlier this year, the town of Princeton closed part of Terhune Road to provide space for a parking lot for a new PFARS ambulance station. The town did not have a workable traffic management plan in place at the time of the road closure, and drivers who formerly used Terhune Road to access Route 206 have mostly detoured to the intersection with Cherry Hill Road. Neighboring residents have found that the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Route 206 is now subject to serious delays, and drivers struggle to safely turn onto Route 206. To try to resolve these issues, the town hired consultants to attempt to find ways to speed traffic through the intersection. In a report to Council in July, they suggested design changes for the intersection that might improve the flow of car traffic. Continue reading →

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Princeton Planning Board Eyes Major Rewrite of Town Master Plan

Posted on August 16, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Members of the Planning Board Master Plan Subcommittee enjoy a moment of levity before the meeting Friday. (click to expand)

Princeton, NJ may soon begin its first major overhaul of the town Master Plan since 1996. That’s the outcome of a meeting earlier today of the ‘Master Plan Subcommittee’ of the Princeton Planning Board. The Master Plan Subcommittee, as its name suggests, is responsible for making changes to the Master Plan, the document that is supposed to guide all development in the town of Princeton. The meeting today was scheduled to discuss how to incorporate recommendations of the recently-published ‘Princeton Climate Action Plan‘ into the town Master Plan. Members of the Subcommittee quickly pointed out that tweaking the Master Plan was unlikely to be successful, and that a more significant rewrite would be required. Continue reading →

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“Jammin’ Crepes Community Cafe” Opens At Princeton Public Library With New Menu

Posted on July 22, 2019 by walkableprinceton

New “Jammin’ Crepes Community Cafe” in Princeton Public Library (click to expand)

Last Tuesday, “Jammin’ Crepes” opened their new outlet on the ground floor of Princeton Public Library. Known for their existing location at 20 Nassau Street, Jammin’ Crepes have now replaced the old ‘Terra Libri’ concession at the library, which was operated by the Terra Momo Bread Shop. Continue reading →

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Mercer County Planners Reveal Options for Bicycle Facilities on Princeton Roads

Posted on July 17, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Plans for bicycle facilities unveiled by Mercer County Planners 07.09.2019. (click to expand)

At a meeting at Princeton University’s Fields Center last week, planners from Mercer County presented their draft Bicycle Master Plan. The meeting was intended to get public input and explain the various different types of bicycle facility that the County is considering on local roads.  Continue reading →

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Architectural Renderings Of Proposed Addition To Princeton High School

Posted on June 5, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Proposed site for addition to Princeton High School (click to expand)

At a special meeting on Tuesday night (June 4, 2019), the Princeton Board of Education considered bids for work to be completed to local schools as a result of the bond referendum that was passed by voters last year. The Board also inspected plans and renderings for a proposed addition to Princeton High School. Two ‘concept plans’ for the addition were presented, with different styles. In each case, the additions would allow improvements to fitness and wrestling facilities on the ground floor, and creation of a ‘learning commons’ on the second floor. Mechanical apparatus and air-conditioning equipment would be placed on the roof.

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All 82 Recommendations From the Draft Princeton Climate Action Plan

Posted on May 27, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Molly Jones, Executive Director of Sustainable Princeton, presenting the Draft Princeton Climate Action Plan at a public meeting at Princeton Town Hall May 14 2019 (click to expand)

The public comment period for the draft Princeton Climate Action Plan is due to finish on May 31 2019, but how many residents really know what is in the plan? We have assembled all of the policy proposals into one page. By our count, there are eighty-two individual recommendations. Which do you like the best? Continue reading →

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