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Tag Archives: planning
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
Posted in Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, The Parking Question
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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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Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Walkability
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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
Posted in Affordability, how-to-add-density, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Walkability
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Princeton School District Considering Shift Away From Neighborhood Elementary Schools Model
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
Posted in Biking, planning, Princeton
Tagged Cycling, planning, Princeton, Walkability
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Princeton Township Mistakenly Built Town Hall On Preserved Open Space
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
Princeton Mayor Sparks Controversy With Remarks On Affordable Housing
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
Posted in Affordability, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton
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‘TigerLabs’ Relocating To Witherspoon Street
TigerLabs, the co-working venue in downtown Princeton, is moving to a new location on Witherspoon Street. For over 10 years, TigerLabs has offered a home to would-be tech titans and start-up entrepreneurs, but with the current lease expiring, a new … Continue reading
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Princeton University Presents New Details About Future ‘Hobson College’
Princeton University presented a full application for its newest undergraduate residential college, ‘Hobson College’, at a meeting of the Princeton Planning Board on January 19, 2023. The application adds further detail to a ‘concept plan’ presented by the University last … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability
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Details of Amtrak-ARUP Study To Expand Track Capacity at New York Penn Station
The future of rail transit from New Jersey to New York City has been in the news recently, with President Biden appearing in New York last week to celebrate the first steps in the Gateway Project, which will eventually lead … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth
Tagged amtrak, Penn Station, planning, Transit
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