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Tag Archives: Princeton
Princeton To Get New Café On Nassau Street
If you like drinking coffee in Princeton, you are already pretty spoiled with Small World and Rojo’s Roastery, but your options are about to get even better! A new café looks set to open on Nassau Street, in Princeton’s walkable … Continue reading
Princeton Battlefield Development Shows The Cost Of Opposing In-Town Density
Since about 1980, planners have recognized that compact, walkable development is the best way to foster livable towns, reduce car use, and protect green spaces. This way of planning is a self-conscious return to the layout of traditional towns- where … Continue reading
Posted in Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, smart growth, Zoning
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Has Christie Undermined Princeton Transportation Planning?
Governor Christie finally found some enthusiasm for transit issues this week as he threw two of his highest-ranking aides ‘under the bus’. It was front page news as Jerseyans reacted with bemusement to Christie’s press conference in which he claimed … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, People, Princeton, Transit
Tagged Christie, Princeton, Transit
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Is That A Good Deal? “Walk/Bike To Town”
As part of an occasional series where we cast an eye over walkable rentals and real estate in Princeton, we invite you to comment on a current, local listing. You can find previous entries here and here. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is listed … Continue reading
What Would Bus Rapid Transit Look Like?
Bus Rapid Transit has been a hot topic of conversation in the Princeton area for several years. But what would it actually look like?
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Transit
Tagged BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, NJDOT, Princeton, Transit
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Ten Things To Look For In Princeton In 2014
Happy New Year! And what does the new year hold?? Will this be the year when affordability, environmentally- and fiscally-sustainable compact development, and alternative transportation get prioritized in Princeton? Here are ten things that we think are likely to shake … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Complete Streets, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, People, Placemaking, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey, Princeton, Princeton University
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Princeton’s Three Consolidations Leave Unfinished Business For 2014
As Princeton looks to a New Year, it also marks a landmark: one year as a consolidated municipality. New Jersey’s absurd number of self-governing municipalities (565 at the last count) reduced by one on Jan 1, 2013 when Princeton Borough … Continue reading
Posted in Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Mercer County New Jersey, New Jersey, Princeton, School Board
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Mixed-Use ‘Village’ In West Windsor Gets Go-Ahead
Realtors suggest that walkable housing is in great demand. Transit experts recommend higher density development near transit to prevent further road congestion. And now West Windsor has stepped up by approving a mixed-use development across the road from Princeton Junction … Continue reading
Parking In Princeton Is Plentiful – Just Make It Predictable.
Is it hard to get parked in Princeton? Not really. There are plenty of parking spaces in Princeton. So why does our downtown become blocked with drivers trying to find parking spaces? It’s because we make parking chaotic and unpredictable.
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, The Parking Question, Traffic
Tagged Black Friday, Palmer Square, Parking, Princeton, Six Flags
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Princeton Community Housing Annual Report: Progress, But Much Work To Do.
Princeton Community Housing is the largest organization providing affordable housing in Princeton. Their 2012 Annual Report, titled ‘Celebration and Opportunity’ offers an insight into the operations of the non-profit, including detailed breakdowns of their different communities, and resident profiles. We … Continue reading
