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In late 2012 New Brunswick received a long anticipated Christmas present: the opening of Wellness Plaza...

In the summer of 2012, Dunellen became New Jersey's newest Transit Village, bringing the total to 26...

Cranford, a New Jersey Transit Village, is now home to two TOD projects, Cranford Crossing and Riverfront at Cranford Station...

"Health in all policies" has become an increasingly important concept as professionals in all arenas seek to improve public and individual health...

TOD can encourage healthy exercise habits and improve the overall community environment by offering transit, walking, and bicycling options...

Bloomfield is making strides toward the long-awaited transit-oriented redevelopment of its rail station area, as Glenwood Village moves along...

Bound Brook's new Downtown Urban Design Plan calls for development around the train station, as well as building a waterfront trail...

Report link: Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Planners: What Tools are Useful?

This article discusses the history, current practices, and role of Health Impact Assessments in planning...

Report link: Transportation and Health: Policy Interventions for Safer, Healthier People and Communities

Communities looking to promote health and safety through land use and transportation policies can turn to this report...

Report link: Building a Transit-Friendly Community

This guidebook documents key finding and lessons learned from NJ TRANSIT's pilot program Transit-Friendly Communities for New Jersey, a community planning assistance program...

Report Link: Transit-Oriented Development: What Does the Research Tell Us?

A presentation made to a joint meeting of the Somerville, New Jersey council, planning board and zoning board of adjustment on the current research on TOD impacts and trends...

As TOD gains momentum, accommodating people who want to live, work, and play near transit, “Complete Streets” has emerged to bolster TOD...