New Jersey

Pollution And Health In The Garden State

One woman explores the connections between pollution and health that have troubled so many residents of this industry-laced state.

February 20, 2002 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

New Taxes, Tax Credits Proposed To Help NJ Cities

The Fund for New Jersey's 35-page report could be a blueprint for Gov. James E. McGreevey

February 7, 2002 - The Star-Ledger

New Jersey Fires Planners, Delcares War On Sprawl

A week after angering sprawl foes by sacking the state's entire planning office, the New Jersey governor signs a sweeping new anti-sprawl order.

February 2, 2002 - The Star-Ledger

NJ Governor To Create Council On Sprawl

Governor McGreevey will create a new planning task force to implement the state development plan.

February 1, 2002 - Bergen Record

New Jersey: Governor Fires Planners

After campaigning on an anti-sprawl campaign, New Jersey Governor McGreevey suddenly gutted the Office of State Planning.

January 28, 2002 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

New Jersey Closes Office Of State Planning

In order to cut costs, New Jersey Gov. McGreevey has effectively closed the state's planning office.

January 26, 2002 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Town Wins Right To Block Farm Sale To Big Developer

New Jersey town is first to win the right to condemn a farm to prevent it from being turned into a sprawling residential development.

January 16, 2002 - The Star-Ledger

Revitalizing A Historic Neighborhood In New Jersey

A $40 million plan aims to revitalize the historic neighborhood of Fairview in Camden, New Jersey.

January 9, 2002 - The New York Times

New Jersey's E-ZPass Comes Up Short

Three years ago officials predicted a $35 million profit on the new toll collection system. Today's the estimate is $162 million in the red.

January 1, 2002 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Newark Airport Launches Train-To-Plane Service

New service connect commuter and Amtrak lines to a monorail leading to airport terminals.

December 8, 2001 - The New York Times

State Supreme Court Hears Housing Case

The State Supreme Court in New Jersey hears the West Windsor Township v. Toll Brothers Inc. concerning housing barriers.

November 29, 2001 - The New York Times

Stopping Sprawl By Limiting Affordable Housing?

A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate is campaigning against sprawl -- by overturning affordable housing rules.

September 3, 2001 - New Jersey Courier News

Fighting Sprawl In New Jersey

Hundreds of New Jersey townships are caught in a spiral of increasing sprawl and declinng home values. This is the first of a two-part series on sprawl in New Jersey.

August 27, 2001 - New Jersey Online

New Jersey's E-ZPass Troubles Caused By Popularity

E-ZPass, New Jersey's electronic toll system is being called an "unmitigated disaster." Others say the barely one year old system's problems are not unique and are caused by its popularity.

August 22, 2001 - The New York Times

Smart Growth Vs. Sprawl: Labels Get Fuzzy

Is locating Merill Lynch's office complex in sleepy Hopewell Township, N.J. smart growth or has it irreversibly damaged the town's rural character?

August 13, 2001 - New Jersey Online

How Gentrification Works

Hoboken, New Jersey is the poster child for successful gentrification.

July 22, 2001 - Shelterforce Online

North Jersey Resort Blocked By Judge

A $500 million resort project planned for a North Jersey protected area was blocked by a judge.

July 21, 2001 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

Saving History In Hackensack

Residents in Hackensack, NJ, are critical of new development and want to preserve historic buildings.

July 19, 2001 - Bergen Record

Sprawl Impacts Water Quality

Tests in New Jersey confirm that as suburbs expand, nearby lakes and streams degrade dramatically.

July 5, 2001 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

New Jersey's Market Approach To Open Space

New Jersey towns are taking a market approach to open space -- each town will tax themselves for the purchase of land for open space.

June 21, 2001 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

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