New State Plan Starts Off on the Right Foot
The State of New Jersey Office for Planning Advocacy (OPA) recently unveiled Governor Christie’s vision for a new State Strategic Job Growth Plan. The draft Plan completely revamps a State [...]
View ArticleOpinion: DEP Water Quality Management Rules — An Opportunity, Not a Battle
A broader planning framework recognizes that rules are about saying ‘yes,” as well as ‘no’ By Lucy Vandenberg, February 2, 2012 in Opinion, NJ Spotlight Amid much controversy, Gov. Chris [...]
View ArticleOpinion: New Jersey’s State Plan Offers Prosperity, Not Government Conspiracy
The antics of the Tea Party aside, the draft state plan envisions a New Jersey that can accommodate growth, change, and protection Earlier this month, the State Planning Commission concluded [...]
View ArticleOpinion: How People, Places Can Shape Economic Growth
Both have roles in the state’s Strategic Plan to spur development Last week, the public comment period closed for the new State Strategic Plan. Last updated more than 10 years [...]
View ArticleOpinion: How Regional Government Can Help New Jersey Thrive
With bill before lawmakers, anything we do to curb ‘municipal madness’ is good for NJ By Lucy Vandenberg, June 12, 2012 in NJ Spotlight A bill making it easier for New Jersey’s municipalities [...]
View ArticleOpinion: A High-Speed Rail Link Will Carry NJ Into the Future
The state can’t function effectively with an outmoded rail system that strains to carry millions of residents to work Earlier this month, Amtrak released its integrated long-range plan for upgrading [...]
View ArticleOpinion: Federal Funding Is Only One Way to Speed Recovery from Sandy
Long-term funding for Green Acres and other preservation programs can ease the impact of Sandy, future extreme storms In last week’s State of the State address, Gov. Chris Christie called [...]
View ArticleOpinion: Revitalizing NJ for Its Newest Generation of Knowledge Workers
The Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 could help fund the redevelopment of the state’s urban centers and suburban office parks Earlier this month, both Senate and Assembly committees took up [...]
View ArticleOpinion: Resiliency — The Critical Next Stage Beyond Repair and Rebuilding
Spending billions to rebuild misses the crux of the issue, and only guarantees that billions more will be spent next time Facing Our Future, a group of experts with substantial [...]
View ArticleOpinion: Marking Time Until The Revised State Plan Can be Adopted
The blueprint for growth and preservation is integral not just to development but also to quality of life in New Jersey As New Jersey residents watch a variety of important […]
View ArticleA Changing Economy Demands Changing Land Use
Summary of Remarks by Jeffrey G. Otteau President, Otteau Valuation Group, East Brunswick, NJ PlanSmart NJ “Changing Economy, Changing Land Use” Regional Planning Summit, June 13, 2014 Mr. Otteau...
View Article“Moving Forward: The Challenge of the Future”
Summary of Afternoon Keynote: Stephen Ezell, Senior Analyst Powerpoint available here. Stephen Ezell is a Senior Analyst with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a Washington,...
View Article2014 Summit Summary of Rountable Discussions
Following our morning keynote presentation and response panels, Summit attendees were invited to discuss a series of questions in small groups at their tables over lunch. The many interesting...
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