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Report from 2021 Recommended Raised Crosswalk at Dangerous Intersection of Hamilton Ave and Linden Lane
A large number of people attended the Princeton Council meeting last week to complain about the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Linden Lane (map). As reported previously at ‘Princeton Patch’ (“Princeton Residents Press Council On Hamilton, Linden Traffic Safety“), there … Continue reading
First Look: Inclusionary Apartment Proposal at 245-247 Nassau Street
The site next to “Jay’s Cycles” at 245-247 Nassau Street (map) could be the location of the next major redevelopment in Princeton. An application to construct 95 new apartments has advanced to staff review, and could come before the Planning … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Council Cutting Back on Planned North Harrison Street Safety Improvements, But Mayor Freda Urges Further Cuts
At the August 10 meeting of Princeton Council, the town’s elected officials got involved in a heated discussion over what had appeared to be a mundane resolution about a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It became … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Princeton, Traffic
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Mercer County Planners Discuss New Transportation Plan in Princeton
Mercer County planning staff who are helping to rewrite the County Master Plan came to Princeton on Saturday for a public outreach event about transportation. The ‘Mercer In Motion‘ program aims to “provide guidance to the County for a long-term … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Events, planning, Princeton, Traffic
Tagged Complete streets, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Planning Board Approves Inclusionary Townhouse Development at Thanet Circle
An application by Toll Brothers to build 85 new homes at 29 Thanet Circle (map) was approved by the Princeton Planning Board on Thursday, June 4. The new homes will be built as ‘stacked townhomes’, to be sold to their … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton
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‘Washington Post’ Commenters Not Impressed With Princeton University Professor’s Opposition to Proposed Inclusionary Housing Development
Members of the Princeton University Community coming into town for Reunions this weekend may be puzzled to see a bunch of signs around the town saying “Defend Historic Princeton”. The signs have been put up by a group connected to … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, People, Princeton, Smart Growth
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton
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Spruce Street Objectors Take Aim At Another Component of Princeton’s Affordable Housing Plan
In February and March of this year, the Princeton Planning Board and Council approved ordinances to ensure that the town could meet the requirements of its Fourth Round Fair Housing Plan. The Fourth Round plan is required to meet state … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, planning, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Walkability
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Studio Hillier Among Winners of Design Contest for Nassau Street Information Kiosk Replacement
On Monday night, Princeton Council will discuss the winners of the design contest that was launched last year to identify potential replacements for the information kiosk on Nassau Street. (Report: “American Institute of Architects Launching Design Competition to Upgrade Princeton … Continue reading
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Mercer County Planners Hosting Outreach Meeting Wednesday Night to Get Public Input About Transportation and Mobility
Mercer County is updating the Mobility Element of the County Master Plan. As part of the effort, County planning staff are holding an outreach session by Zoom this Wednesday evening, to give members of the public a chance to provide … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, New Jersey, planning, Walkability
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Ten Things That Will Happen In Princeton In 2026!!
It’s time for the annual ‘Walkable Princeton’ predictions for the year ahead, continuing a tradition that started in 2014! Check them out and then read on to find out how many of our predictions for 2025 came true!
