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In Pictures: Concept Plan For $6.5 Million Nassau Street Sidewalk Redesign
On Monday, September 9, Princeton Council held a lengthy discussion about the future of Nassau Street. Consultants from ‘Arterial Street Design’ presented their concept plan about a proposed redesign of the sidewalks on Nassau Street. The project area focuses on … Continue reading
First Look: Preliminary Site Plans for Additions And Expanded Parking at Three Princeton Public Schools
The Princeton Public School District is currently preparing plans for a school bond referendum, which will be voted on by Princeton residents either later this year or in early 2025 (for details, see this ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ from Princeton School … Continue reading
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Neighborhood Objectors’ Court Case Against Mayor and Council of Princeton is “Dismissed With Prejudice”
A group of objectors who launched a court case to try to prevent a proposed redevelopment in Princeton have been dealt a setback by Mercer County Judge Robert Lougy. The objectors named the Mayor and Council of Princeton as targets … Continue reading
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New Princeton Objector Group Takes Aim at Proposed Jefferson Road Subdivision
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
Town of Princeton has 15 Months to Identify New Affordable Housing Sites, After Murphy Signs Landmark “Fair Share” Legislation
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
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
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
Princeton Council to Discuss Plan For Redesign of Community Park South
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’!
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?
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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