Tag Archives: smart growth

First Look: West Windsor’s ‘Ellsworth II’ Site Plan For Cranbury Road Near Princeton Junction Station

Posted on May 28, 2014 by walkableprinceton

West Windsor seems to be on an apartment surge, with plans for a mixed-use neighborhood off Bear Brook Road, and the recent approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the ‘Ellsworth Center’ at Cranbury and Route 571 (Princeton-Highstown Road). The Ellsworth Center looks … Continue reading →

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Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform

Posted on May 20, 2014 by walkableprinceton

  It’s widely recognized that Princeton housing has become unaffordable to many people who work in town- but what are the solutions? At a recent forum for the three Democratic Party candidates fighting for the chance to take part in the … Continue reading →

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Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living

Posted on March 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is scheduled to elect two Council members this November. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will meet Sunday March 30 to endorse candidates ahead of their Primary in June. We got in touch with the Democratic Party candidates ahead of this key … Continue reading →

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More Details About 255 Nassau Street ‘Plan B’ Mixed-Use Development

Posted on February 6, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Last week, we published a rendering of the proposed new mixed-use development at 255 Nassau Street, Princeton. A bank will occupy the first floor, with residential housing at the back of the first floor, and on the second and third … Continue reading →

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Princeton Battlefield Development Shows The Cost Of Opposing In-Town Density

Posted on January 13, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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Is That A Good Deal? Live At The Waxwood!

Posted on September 12, 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 . Previous entries are here and here. 1- and 2-bed apartments are available … Continue reading →

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TCNJ ‘Campus Town’ Looks Set To Be A Model of ‘Smart Growth’

Posted on August 5, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University is planning to close its much-loved [and affordable!] Butler Apartments off South Harrison Road next summer. Despite complaints from graduate students about the limited rental options in Princeton, there are currently no plans to redevelop the site. In … Continue reading →

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More Details About 255 Nassau Street Development

Posted on July 31, 2013 by walkableprinceton

We recently learned that a new plan had been developed for the 255 Nassau St site, currently home to a Crossfit gym. A rendering of the proposal has now been released (see image above).

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