Tag Archives: Princeton

The 2nd Walkable Princeton Happy Hour – Alchemist & Barrister – Thu August 1

Posted on July 28, 2013 by walkableprinceton

What would it take to make Princeton a town where people can live and work without being dependent on motor vehicles? Can we provide affordable housing for our workforce while keeping the historic character of Princeton? What infrastructure improvements are … Continue reading →

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Hooray For Our Walkable Jersey Shore Beach Towns!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by walkableprinceton

At this time of the year, many of us head to the beach to enjoy the summer! One of many good things about the Shore is that lots of the beach communities are highly walkable and bikeable. Check out some … Continue reading →

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AvalonBay Apartments In Princeton Approved

Posted on July 26, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Those who follow local municipal matters do not generally associate Wanda Gunning with stand-up comedy. But the Planning Board Chair had quite a good joke mid-way through the latest hearing on the AvalonBay apartment plan for the former Princeton Hospital … Continue reading →

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Is That A Good Deal?? ‘360 sq feet’ Apartment in Tree Streets Neighborhood

Posted on July 25, 2013 by walkableprinceton

As part of an occasional series where we cast an eye over the Princeton, NJ rental and real estate market, we invite you to comment on a local listing that we have pulled more or less at random off Craigslist. … Continue reading →

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Mixed-Use Residential Development To Come To Princeton’s Gasoline Alley?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Do you remember Turney Motors on Nassau Street? The used car dealership??

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It’s Time To Charge For Parking At Princeton Community Pool. Yes, Really, It Is.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton’s Community Pool, open for its second season since undergoing extensive refurbishment, is having a bumper season. Attendances are averaging an incredible 1,600 people per day. Kids are learning to swim, dive and also appreciating the place to cool off. … Continue reading →

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West Windsor Organizes For Sidewalks

Posted on July 22, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Residents of West Windsor are organizing for improved walkability, with a campaign to install sidewalks on a key section of Cranbury Road in the township, near Princeton Junction rail station. As seen in the image above, this section of road … Continue reading →

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Princeton No Longer The Biggest Town In Mid-Central Jersey

Posted on July 19, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Check out this photo of Princeton and Mercer County from the 1920s. Princeton is the only town in the area. It appears as a dense cluster of buildings (imagine how walkable it must have been!!!!) surrounded on every side by … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Drivers Give Walkers Reason To Be Fearful

Posted on July 18, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Earlier this year the tragic death of Rabbi James Diamond shocked Princeton. Now, a string of dreadful accidents featuring New Jersey car drivers has us questioning whether our transportation choices are worth the cost in human life and injury.

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Guyot Stream Walkway at Jefferson Road, Princeton

Posted on July 17, 2013 by walkableprinceton

This post is part of a series where we invite readers from our Facebook page to identify scenic and interesting locations around Princeton, NJ. You can find earlier entries here and here. One of the great things about Princeton is … Continue reading →

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