Tag Archives: urbanism

Princeton’s In-Town Living Scene Gets Profiled In ‘The New York Post’

Posted on September 11, 2014 by walkableprinceton

“From College Town To Boom Town” – that’s the description of Princeton that ran earlier this week in the ‘New York Post’. This venerable news organ took the time to profile our town, highlighting how downtown living has become a major … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Downtown Vibrancy, Princeton, Real estate | Tagged new york post, Princeton, urbanism, Walkability | 1 Comment

Jersey’s “Star-Ledger” Picks Up On Demand For Walkable Living

Posted on June 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey may be known as one of American’s original suburbs- but in recent years, walkable urban places have eclipsed car-dependent suburbia for many potential homeowners. Although sites like ‘NJ Future‘ and ‘Walkable Princeton’ have focused on the benefits of compact walkable living, … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Walking | Tagged jersey city, New Jersey, Princeton, smart growth, somerville, urbanism, Walkability | Leave a comment

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 →