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Tag Archives: Princeton University
Ten Predictions For Princeton In 2023!
It’s the turn of the year, you’ve already read the ‘Review of 2022‘ in ‘Town Topics’, and now you’re probably wondering, “what could be on the cards for 2023?” Seek no further, we have ten bold predictions about what might … Continue reading
Petition calls for Princeton U. to Donate ‘Butler Tract’ for Affordable Housing
Seven years ago, Princeton University demolished graduate student accommodation at the ‘Butler Tract’, off South Harrison St (map). Since then, the large site has sat empty, with occasional use as a surface parking lot. A petition initiated recently by local … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Community, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, community land trust, Princeton University
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First Look: Concept Plan For ‘Hobson College’ At Princeton University
On Thursday, Feb 3, 2022, the Princeton Planning Board will consider a concept plan presented by Princeton University, outlining their design for a new undergraduate residential college. The new college will be called ‘Hobson College’, after donor Mellody Hobson, and … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, planning, Princeton
Tagged architecture, planning, Princeton University
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Princeton University Planning Major Renovation, Expansion of Dillon Gymnasium
Princeton University has submitted an application to the Princeton NJ Planning Department for a major modernization of its Dillon Gymnasium (map). Constructed in 1947, the existing Dillon Gym was among the last buildings on Princeton University campus to be built … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Placemaking, Princeton, Sustainability
Tagged Princeton University, stormwater, Walkability
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Town of Princeton Considering Major Revisions to Witherspoon Street Road Design After Intervention From Planning Expert Jeff Speck
Princeton Council may be about to tear up its plan for a redesign of Witherspoon Street after local business leaders and elected officials heard a talk last week from internationally-famous planner and urbanist, Jeff Speck. Invited by local business leaders … Continue reading
Princeton University Plans New ‘Health Services Building’ on Campus to Replace McCosh Health Center
Princeton University has submitted plans to construct a new ‘Health Services Building’ to provide larger and improved space for University Health Services. When completed, the new building would replace the McCosh Health Center, which has been the principal site for … Continue reading
More Details About New Princeton University Colleges
Earlier this year, Princeton University made a presentation to the Princeton Planning Board about their new Colleges. The two new Colleges are intended firstly to provide a residence for 500 extra undergraduates that the University intends to enroll as its … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Princeton University, student, sustainability
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Concept Plan for New Princeton University Residential Colleges
The Princeton Planning Board will tonight consider a concept plan, submitted by Princeton University, for two new student residential colleges at the interesection of South Drive and Elm Drive. We have known for several years that Princeton University wants to … Continue reading
Princeton University’s New Arts Complex: The View From The Outside (PHOTOS)
In 2012, Princeton University got approvals to construct a new ‘Arts and Transit’ complex on Alexander St at University Place. Extremely controversial at the time, the plan called for moving Princeton rail station approximately 400-ft south, converting the existing rail … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged architecture, arts, Placemaking, Princeton, Princeton University
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Three Last-Minute Holiday Gifts For The Discerning Princeton Localist
Left it late to get your holiday gifts in? Here are three ideas to satisfy a Princeton resident with an interest in sustainability, walking or local history…
Posted in architecture, Biking, Community, People, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Trails, Walking
Tagged Cycling, gifts, land preservation, open space, Princeton University, prineton
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