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Issue 1

Features 

Why a Newsletter about Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?

May 31, 2005August 17, 2018 Steph_Admin Issue 1, NJ TRANSIT, VTC

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition across America that transit is important to the creation and maintenance of livable communities.

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Transit Village Update 

Municipal Spotlight: The Resurgence of Rahway

May 28, 2005August 10, 2018 Steph_Admin Issue 1, Rahway, redevelopment

Rahway’s commitment to transit-oriented development principles have guided recent revitalization efforts of its downtown.

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Practitioner Spotlight 

Practitioner Spotlight: Joel Schwartz, Landmark Companies

May 27, 2005August 17, 2018 Steph_Admin housing, Issue 1, Joel Schwartz

Joel Schwartz is a principal of Landmark Companies, L.L.C., a design-oriented development firm located in Princeton and Keasbey, New Jersey.

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Recommended Reading 

Planning for Transit-Friendly Land Use: A Handbook for New Jersey Communities

May 23, 2005October 20, 2020 Steph_Admin handbook, Issue 1, redevelopment

Report link: Planning for Transit Friendly Land Use
This handbook is designed to help planning officials, planning and zoning boards and communities create successful TOD environments.

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Transit Village Update 

Transit Village Update: New Transit Villages Named!

May 22, 2005August 27, 2018 Steph_Admin Issue 1, Jersey City NJ, Journal Square, New Brunswick NJ

On February 15, 2005 New Brunswick and Journal Square in Jersey City, were designated as New Jersey’s newest Transit Villages.

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NJ TOD News 

Somerset County Plans for TOD

May 21, 2005August 27, 2018 Steph_Admin Bound Brook NJ, Branchburg NJ, Issue 1, Montgomery Township NJ, public engagement, public outreach, Somerset County NJ, Somerville NJ

Somerset County will soon complete work on a transit-oriented development study to help municipalities to effectively implement TOD planning.

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NJ TOD News 

Smart Commute Mortgages Make Housing Near Transit a Smart Choice

May 20, 2005August 27, 2018 Steph_Admin Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency, Issue 1, NJ TRANSIT, Smart Commute Initiative

NJ TRANSIT has introduced the New Jersey Statewide Smart Commute Initiative to encourage residents to consider homeownership options near transit.

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Project Partners

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Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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