NJTOD informs New Jersey on what is happening in transit friendly planning (TFP) and transit oriented development (TOD) in the state and around the country: best practices, model programs, legislation, research, and local problem-solving experiences.
Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 9:30A-12:00P | Newark, NJ
This event, hosted by NJTOD, Downtown New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program will bring together experts from public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to share their experiences implementing gentle density and missing middle housing across New Jersey.
The Week in TOD News May 24-30, 2025
Newark approves 1,008-unit tower • Jersey City gets new TOD • NYC approves major Brooklyn rezoning • Seattle rezones entire city • Toronto advances affordable project
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What’s Taxes Got to Do with It? Exploring PILOTs
New Jersey municipalities are increasingly using Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements to attract affordable housing and redevelopment projects. While PILOTs can spur growth and generate revenue, concerns persist over funding impacts and the need for stronger oversight.
Recap: Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities
Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities, a TOD in Your Downtown event held on February 7, 2025, and hosted by NJTOD, Downtown New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program, convened experts from public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to discuss affordable housing, equitable transit-oriented development, and the fourth round of the Mount Laurel Doctrine.
FY2025 Transit Village Grants Awarded to Eight New Jersey Municipalities
Governor Murphy’s Administration recently announced $2.6 million in FY2025 Transit Village grant funding that will be awarded to eight New Jersey municipalities for quality of life and infrastructural improvements around transit facilities.
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Gentle Density and Missing Middle Housing in New Jersey
In New Jersey, as in much of the U.S., prospective homeowners and tenants often face a choice between single-family homes
