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New Princeton Objector Group Takes Aim at Proposed Jefferson Road Subdivision

Posted on April 17, 2024 by walkableprinceton

A proposal to build two new homes in Princeton North has come under attack from an anonymous objector group. The group, which calls itself “Save Our Streetscapes” has launched a website (link: “Save Our Streetscapes“) and Facebook group urging residents … Continue reading →

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Town of Princeton has 15 Months to Identify New Affordable Housing Sites, After Murphy Signs Landmark “Fair Share” Legislation

Posted on March 20, 2024 by walkableprinceton

The town of Princeton faces a tight deadline to identify potential sites for hundreds of new affordable housing units, after the New Jersey State government approved legislation to streamline the state’s “Fair Share” housing rules. Signing the bill today, New … Continue reading →

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Units Going Fast At New, 100%-Affordable Princeton Senior Living Complex

Posted on February 23, 2024 by walkableprinceton

A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a … Continue reading →

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Princeton University Unveils Concept Plan for New ‘Quantum Institute’ on Ivy Lane

Posted on January 18, 2024 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University has signaled its intention to continue the expansion in the so-called ‘East Campus’ neighborhood near the Princeton Stadium. Based on a new ‘concept plan’ submitted to the Princeton municipal planning department, the University envisions a substantial new complex … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council to Discuss Plan For Redesign of Community Park South

Posted on November 26, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Council is set to consider a concept plan for a complete rebuild of Community Park South. The plan will be discussed in a work session at the Council meeting on Monday night, November 27, 2023. The concept is the … Continue reading →

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‘Walkable Princeton’ Founder Interviewed by the Mayor on ‘The Princeton Podcast’!

Posted on October 30, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Earlier this year, David Keddie, founder of ‘Walkable Princeton’ founder was invited to join Mayor Mark Freda on Episode 42 of “The Princeton Podcast”. The regular recordings are a way for Mayor Freda to talk to different members of the … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville, VA is Making Big Changes To Promote Housing Affordability. Can Princeton Learn Anything?

Posted on August 8, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Home to a prestigious university and a growing, diverse population, Charlottesville VA (population: 46,553) has many things in common with Princeton. But although there is much to appreciate in its walkable downtown, Charlottesville has also struggled in recent years with … Continue reading →

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Princeton School District Considering Shift Away From Neighborhood Elementary Schools Model

Posted on May 18, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Public School District is considering a major restructuring of elementary school education. At a meeting of elementary school parents on April 27, district official presented a number of options to address growing student enrollment. One of these options would … Continue reading →

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Princeton Township Mistakenly Built Town Hall On Preserved Open Space

Posted on March 10, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is well known as a town that appreciates open space, to the extent that 27% of the town is made up of preserved land. Extraordinarily, however, it seems that the town hall for the old Princeton Township was constructed … Continue reading →

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Princeton Mayor Sparks Controversy With Remarks On Affordable Housing

Posted on February 27, 2023 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sparked consternation last week, after reports emerged regarding comments he made at a panel sponsored by the Mercer County Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors. As reported by Barbara Peston for ‘The Montgomery News’ (Link: … Continue reading →

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