New Jersey
Nation's First Privately Owned Commuter Railroad?
A lifelong railroader wants to provide a private passenger rail service. It could be the nation's first privately owned commuter railroad in decades.
New Jersey Governor Declares 'War On Sprawl'
Gov. James E. McGreevey is determined to change the image of New Jersey as an overpopulated, polluted state.
Suburban Life Pitting Farmers Vs. Neighbors
Farms' new residential neighbors drawn by pastoral setting but don't like farming realities.
Pursuing Smart Growth
New Jersey Governor James E. commits to pursuing a smart growth vision for the state.
An Anti-Sprawl Checklist
How can you measure the success of sprawl-control initiatives? Here's a checklist...
Sprawl For Dummies
The Star-Ledger offers an introduction to the "McMansionization" of New Jersey.
New Rail Service Proposed In New Jersey
A new sales pitch proposes to use existing freight lines to move commuters between Bergen and Passaic counties.
New Jersey Expands Trolley System
New Jersey opens LRT lines to Jersey City and Bayonne as part of a larger $1.9 billion plan.
Poll: No Consensus On Solutions For Sprawl
A poll finds that New Jerseyans are concerned about sprawl but can't agree on the solutions.
Does Crime Follow Sprawl?
The Philadeplhia Inquirer draws a connection between urban sprawl and increased crime in South Jersey.
NJ To Abandon AIr Pollution Control Program
NJ Dept. Of Environment Protection plans to abandon an emissions trading program similar to the one being promoted at the national level by the USEPA.
No Growth Near Wells
Fast-growing Washington Township is the first New Jersey town to pass a wellhead-protection measure.
Atlantic City Transforms Itself... Into Vegas
Faced with strong competition from other gambling venues, Atlantic City is embarking on a massive building boom. Welcome to Vegas East.
Homeowners Sue Homeowners' Association
Homeowners in Twins Rivers say homeowners' association resembles a local government.
Affordable Housing And The Suburbs
Peter H. Schuck comments on the recent court decision regarding New Jersey's Mount Laurel doctrine.
'Ticking Timebomb' For NJ Council On Affordable Housing
New Jersey towns are to blame as only 272 towns out of 566 have saught protection under the Council on Affordable Housing.
Court Ruling A Blow To Sprawl Opponents
New Jersey State Supreme Court upheld its controversial descisions that supports housing for the poor.
E-ZPass: So Successful, It Faces Financial Failure
A consortium of the Delaware Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey faces a deficit of $469 million by 2008.
Preserving Revolutionary War Sites
$10 million initiative introduced to protect Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey.
Development Threatens Pinelands
The Pinelands region is threatened with encroaching developments. Its future depends on Gov. James E. McGreevey.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
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City of Laramie
