Tag Archives: smart growth
Princeton Council Plans Study of Redevelopment of Seminary Lands On Stockton Street
Princeton Council looks set to authorize a study that could pave the way for redevelopment of up to 9.74 acres of land belonging to the Princeton Theological Seminary. Council Resolution 18-218, which is on the agenda for the Council meeting … Continue reading
Princeton Planning Board Approves 6-Unit Infill Apartment Project on Spring Street
The Princeton Planning Board recently approved a proposal to add three stories to the ‘Nelson Glass’ building at 45 Spring Street. The project promises to add 6 new apartments in a very walkable location at the heart of downtown Princeton. … Continue reading
The Greater Princeton: A Smart Growth Vision for the Princeton Region
This post was submitted by a guest blogger. Princeton and its surrounding communities are at a turning point and need to make critical decisions about how they want to grow. The affordable housing obligations now being determined will very likely … Continue reading
Planners Eye Seminary, Princeton Shopping Center As Sites For New Housing
Princeton’s Planning Board last week passed a Reexamination Report for the Community Masterplan. The report, which must be prepared regularly according to state law, contains a list of problems facing the community and what planning remedies will be used to … Continue reading
Princeton Council Candidates For 2017 Talk Goals, Housing, Transportation
Each year, we pose questions to candidates for local office ahead of the November election. This year, Princeton is electing two new Council members. Democrats Leticia Fraga and David Cohen are running to replace outgoing Council members Bernie Miller and … Continue reading
A Walk Around ‘The Yard’ At Rutgers-New Brunswick
Earlier this semester, Rutgers University opened a significant new addition. ‘The Yard‘ replaced a parking lot at Hamilton St and College Ave in New Brunswick. Imagined as a ‘front porch’ for the campus, the project features a mixture of stores and … Continue reading
Angry Signs Protest Walkable Apartment Proposal at Princeton’s MacLean Street
In January, Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to rule on whether a proposal to convert the old Masonic Hall at John and MacLean St into apartments could go ahead. The hearing was postponed, and is now set to … Continue reading
Monroe Township Fends Off Developer In Ongoing Courtroom Housing Drama
Monroe Township, a town 12 miles east of Princeton, won a legal victory today, as a judge granted temporary protection from developer lawsuits. Earlier this year, the NJ Supreme Court made a ruling that would potentially allow developers to ignore local zoning and … Continue reading
Walkable Princeton – Front Page News
A lot of Princeton people are probably not enjoying reading the newspapers today (Nov 5) but here is some front page news that is well worth checking out! ‘Walkable Princeton’ got a lead feature in last week’s “Princeton Echo”!
Howard Hughes Aims For Special Planning Process At West Windsor Cyanamid Site
One of the most significant redevelopments in the Princeton area moved a step closer yesterday as the Howard Hughes Corporation announced plans to seek a special planning process for their land holdings at the former American Cyanamid site in West … Continue reading