The Record
Port Authority Funds Diverted to New Jersey Roads and Bridges
As an alternative to raising the nation's second lowest gas tax (but lacking Alaska's oil wells), The Record found that Gov. Christie diverted toll revenue from the Port Authority and used them for state-owned facilities such as the Pulaskie Skyway.
Decline in Recycling Hurts New Jersey's Environment and Budgets
Once at the cutting edge of the recycling revolution, the last decade has seen a precipitous drop-off in recycling in New Jersey. James M. O’Neill reports on the reasons for the decline and its effect on municipal finances.
"The Ugliest Damn Building in New Jersey"
"...and maybe America," added Gov. Christie. The building in question is Xanadu, a brightly-colord mall that was scheduled to open in 2007 and with almost $2 billion spent ran into financing problems. New investment may turn the project around.
June Williamson Wants to Fix Suburbia
The Record talks with June Williamson, co-author of the popular book "Retrofitting Suburbia", about the importance of preparing suburbs for a new and different future.
Urban Enterprise Zones Under Investigation
Do they work? That's the question as state officials investigate New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program.
Historic Hotels May Fall To Create Surface Parking
Citing a need for downtown parking, a public official in Stockton, California, has proposed demolishing eight historic hotel buildings to build parking lots.
Air Rule Would Alter Development
California is considering dramatic new rules that would require developers to address air pollution impacts.
Five Lessons Of Light Rail
Planners in Canada's Waterloo Region consider important lessons while debating LRT and the shape of future development.
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