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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
Ten Things To Watch For In Princeton In 2024!
A new year beckons, and what could 2024 bring for the town of Princeton? Let’s consider the possibilities…and read on to review how we did with our predictions for last year!
Town Of Princeton Buys Two Electric Buses (At A Huge Discount) For Municipal Jitney Service
At their pre-Thanksgiving meeting on November 21, Princeton Council approved the purchase of two new electric vehicles. In particular, these are electric buses, to provide service on the town’s free municipal jitney route. The purchase will allow the service to … Continue reading
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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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Renting In Princeton: How Much Does It Cost To Rent An Apartment in Princeton in 2023?
Our semi-regular review of the apartment scene in Princeton is back! Read this review if you want to know how much you should expect to pay for an apartments in Princeton in September of 2023. We last looked at Princeton … Continue reading
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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2020 Census Data Release Shows Big Changes In Who Lives in the Town of Princeton, NJ
A couple of years ago, we got the first results from the 2020 US Census, which showed that the population of Princeton, NJ had grown to 30,681 (Report: “Princeton NJ population reaches 30,681 in 2020 Census“). That figure reflected a … Continue reading
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
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Princeton’s Spring Street Parking Deck to get $1 million+ in Repairs This Summer
Princeton Council has approved $1.1 million in spending on repairs to the Spring Street parking deck. The contract for the work, which will be done by Maarv Waterproofing Inc, was approved through Resolution 23-174 at the Council meeting of May … Continue reading
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