New Jersey

TDRs Save NJ Farmland

State supported transfer of development rights programs are working to preserve Farmland in New Jersey.

May 14, 2004 - USA Today

Rebuilding A Rundown Seaside Town

Asbury Park, N.J., was known as 'Beirut by the shore' until a $1.2 billion redevelopment project sparked the creation of a gay mecca.

May 8, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

Camden 2015 -- Rebirth Of A Hope-Filled City

How Camden plans to remake itself.

April 27, 2004 - Courier Post

An Anti-Sprawl Experiment

New Jersey tests a new anti-sprawl system.

April 26, 2004 - The New York Times

New Urbanism Influences Major Waterfront Project

A waterfront project in New Jersey is designed to encourages people to leave their cars behind.

April 19, 2004 - The New York Times

Case Study Of A Successful Revitalization Effort

The Haddonfield business district is an example of how aggressive downtown revitalization efforts can pay off.

March 31, 2004 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Will Rails Bring Revival?

Will New Jersey Transit's newly-opened, $1.1-billion River Line bring new and investment to South Jersey towns?

March 16, 2004 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

A Cautionary Tale About Light Rail

Even before it opens, New Jersey's new light rail system is being derided for having with the worst financial performance in the nation.

March 15, 2004 - The New York Times

New Jersey Transit Village Initiative Evaluated

Transit village initiative is one tool in New Jersey's smart growth policy framework.

January 26, 2004 - Voorhees Transportation Center

Camden's $1 Billion Future

A proposed $1 billion, 10-year effort would turn Camden's (New Jersey) major corridors into retail, university, civic and greenspace centers.

December 22, 2003 - CamWorld

Mount Laurel Requirements to Change

New rules to Mount Laurel requirements in New Jersey mean more local control over growth to some, and increased segregation to others.

December 11, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

'Counterfeit' Housing In New Jersey

A commission investigates reports of widespread problems in home construction and inspections in New Jersey.

November 20, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Brownfield Golf Course Trend

The trend toward locating 'blue collar' golf courses on former brownfields or landfills is picking up.

November 20, 2003 - CBS News

NJ Light Rail Project Opens Ahead Of Schedule

Two years ahead of schedule, the 22nd Street station extends the services of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system farther south by a dozen blocks.

November 19, 2003 - Jersey Journal

High Density Approved For Jersey City

Liberty Harbor North, a high-density, new urban waterfront development, receives unanimous approval from the city planning board.

November 10, 2003 - Jersey Journal

The Anti-Sprawl Catch-22

New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey promised the nation's toughest anti-sprawl campaign. Nine months later...

October 23, 2003 - The New York Times

Restoring A Railroad Station

Preservation efforts at a New Jersey train station spark renewed interest in the station's home town.

October 12, 2003 - New Jersey Star-Ledger

'Camden Hub's' Regional Strategic Revitalization Plan

A summary of Camden County's regional strategic planning efforts for 15 municipalities.

October 1, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

In The Suburbs, Kids Are Too Expensive

The cost of educating children has made suburbs so expensive to run that many of the people who run them are trying to keep the school-age population down.

August 14, 2003 - The New York Times

A Light Rail Controversial Experiment

Supporters and detractors weigh in on the merits of a soon to open light rail line from Trenton to Camden, N.J.

July 30, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.