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Tag Archives: smart growth
Democratic Candidates for NJ Governor Want To Fix New Jersey’s Problems With Housing and Transit. But Do They Know How?
New Jersey will elect a new governor in November, and potential voters got a chance to get to know the candidates a little better on Sunday at the first Democratic Primary Debate. The debate, which happened at Rider University in … Continue reading
Posted in Events, People, Smart Growth, Transit
Tagged New Jersey, smart growth, Transit
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A Few Pics From Inside The Newly-Opened “Graduate Hotel” in Princeton
The “Graduate Hotel” is finally open. As reported last night at “Tap Into Princeton“, the long-anticipated new hotel quietly opened on Thursday, August 1. The Graduate Hotel is located at an ultra-walkable location in downtown Princeton (10 Chambers Street, map), … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Placemaking, Princeton
Tagged Princeton, Princeton University, smart growth
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Neighborhood Objectors’ Court Case Against Mayor and Council of Princeton is “Dismissed With Prejudice”
A group of objectors who launched a court case to try to prevent a proposed redevelopment in Princeton have been dealt a setback by Mercer County Judge Robert Lougy. The objectors named the Mayor and Council of Princeton as targets … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Proposal for Two New Homes on Valley Road Survives Close Vote of Princeton Zoning Board
The Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a new home with accessory dwelling unit at 8 Valley Road (map). The proposal was considered at the Zoning Board meeting of May 22, and the outcome was anything but a foregone … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Zoning
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Inside the New “Floyd House” at Princeton Community Village
The last few years have seen several new apartment buildings rising in Princeton, but one that a lot of people may not have noticed is the new ‘Floyd House’ at Princeton Community Village. Located in the existing Sassafras Row neighborhood … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Transit
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton, smart growth, Transit
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Town of Princeton has 15 Months to Identify New Affordable Housing Sites, After Murphy Signs Landmark “Fair Share” Legislation
The town of Princeton faces a tight deadline to identify potential sites for hundreds of new affordable housing units, after the New Jersey State government approved legislation to streamline the state’s “Fair Share” housing rules. Signing the bill today, New … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Transit
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Units Going Fast At New, 100%-Affordable Princeton Senior Living Complex
A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth, Walkability
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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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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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Princeton Zoning Board Gives Thumbs-Down to Proposed ‘Lincoln Court’ Apartment Plan
A proposal to redevelop a site in downtown Princeton with a mixed-income apartment building appears dead in its current form, after failing to find support from the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment. The applicant, RB Homes, had hoped to construct … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Density, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton, smart growth
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