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Tag Archives: Princeton
Green Design In Princeton Means More Than Solar Panels
Recent debates over redevelopment in Princeton have focused on how ‘green’ new buildings might be. This is an appropriate question in a town that prides itself on being a sustainability leader in New Jersey. But what does ‘green’ look like? Recently, NRG … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged leed, living buildings, net-zero, passivhaus, Princeton, sustainability
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Thumbs Up To Sidewalk Detour On Witherspoon Street!
One of Princeton’s best restaurants, Elements, is moving into the old UPS space on Witherspoon Street opposite Princeton Public Library. The new restaurant complex will unite the existing small plates place, Mistral, with Elements under one roof, with a new … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Princeton, Walking
Tagged downtown, Princeton, restaurants, Walkability
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‘Cafe 44’ Closes At 44 Leigh Avenue, Will Re-open In Tortugas Space.
Cafe 44, which has become a local favorite in the Witherspoon-John neighborhood in Princeton, has closed its doors at the 44 Leigh Avenue location. The eatery will move across the road to share a space with ‘Tortugas Mexican Village‘ restaurant.
Princeton’s Proposed “7-11 Law” Might Be A Plus For Walkable Living
Faced with the possibility of a 24-hour 7-11 convenience store opening in the old West Coast Video Site at 259 Nassau Street, Princeton Council has rushed through a new municipal ordinance to ban 24-hour opening in town. The proposed ordinance, which … Continue reading
Some Thoughts On Zoning Reform On Witherspoon Street
Princeton Council is considering amending the zoning along Witherspoon Street, one of Princeton’s major thoroughfares, which runs from Nassau Hall in the south to Valley Road in the north. Almost every form of activity in Princeton happens on Witherspoon Street, and right now, … Continue reading
True Sustainability On Linden Lane In Princeton
Earlier this week, local architect Kirsten Thoft was awarded LEED-Platinum designation for her new home on Linden Lane. Linden Lane looks set to become the LEED capital of Princeton, because just up the street, another home is set to achieve … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, how-to-add-density, People, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Sustainability
Tagged leed, Princeton
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New NRG Headquarters In West Windsor: Would It Be Truly ‘Ultra-Green’ If It Was In Trenton?
This week, NRG Energy, Inc announced plans to build a new headquarters in Princeton. Actually, it’s at the Carnegie Center in West Windsor. But the bigger question is whether the new headquarters will live up to its billing as an ‘ultra-green’ … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Transit
Tagged nrg, Princeton, sustainability
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A Walk Around Princeton’s “Copperwood” Apartments
‘Copperwood’, a significant apartment development on Bunn Drive in Princeton, opened at the end of the summer. As of now, most of the 153 units are still unoccupied, giving a good chance to take a walk around and see the new … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Transit, Walking
Tagged apartments, Princeton, Walkability
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Princeton Community Lantern Walk, November 15, 2014
Every year, the Waldorf School of Princeton organizes a “Lantern Walk” for its students and their families. The event is a continuation of a European tradition celebrating the life of St Martin, and also reflects worldwide ‘festivals of lights’ that … Continue reading
Dear Princeton Walkability Advocates: Please Consider Applying For Municipal Committee Positions Now!
Do you want to see a more walkable Princeton? Do you think our streets are too dangerous for walkers and cyclists? Are you concerned about affordable housing? Have you ever considered what Princeton could do to stop Climate Change? If so, … Continue reading