Exploring Transit Village Communities Along the Raritan Valley Line
Towns along the Raritan Valley Line are leveraging the New Jersey Transit Village Initiative to add housing, revitalize downtowns, and grow local economies.
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Beyond the Tracks: TOD for New Jersey’s Bus Riders
NJ TRANSIT’s Route 9 Corridor TOD Study shows how bus-based transit-oriented development could expand housing, repurpose underused retail, and improve walkability along one of New Jersey’s busiest commuter routes—offering a model for sustainable growth beyond the state’s rail stations.
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Broad + Market: Newark’s Transit Village and the Path to Equitable Growth
A surge in development is transforming Newark. Since 2020, the City has approved 6,783 housing units—61% more than from 2007 to 2019. But Newark faces a challenge: how to sustain this growth without displacing longtime residents.
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Recap: Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing
On May 29, NJTOD, NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) program, and Downtown New Jersey hosted “Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing” at NJ TRANSIT’s new headquarters in Newark, as part of the TOD in Your Downtown Forum Series.
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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.
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Transit, Zoning, and Affordable Housing: Insights from Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ MBTA Communities Law represents a bold yet balanced approach to addressing the state’s housing shortage. By requiring municipalities with access to rapid transit or commuter rail to zone for multifamily housing, the law aims to expand housing opportunities near transit while maintaining local control.
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New Brunswick’s Transit Village: The HELIX in Focus
The HELIX project positions New Brunswick as a center for health and life sciences innovation while demonstrating the potential of transit-oriented development. Yet, addressing housing affordability is vital to ensure all residents benefit from the city’s progress.
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A Snapshot of Housing Supply, Affordability, and Land Use in New Jersey
NJTOD advisor board member and New Jersey Future Director of Research, Tim Evans, released a report detailing the current state of housing in New Jersey.
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4th Round Affordable Housing and What It Means to Your Downtown
Earlier this year, the legislature adopted a series of bills targeted at increasing housing affordability. The main bill, A4/S50, intends to streamline the process for the 4th round of municipal affordable housing obligations.
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Staying Put: Innovative Approaches to Prevent Displacement in New Jersey
At its core, gentrification is about displacing lower-income individuals from their communities. Learn how to limit this displacement while improving transit-friendly places.
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