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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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.
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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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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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The 4th Round of New Jersey Affordable Housing Obligations: A Transit Friendly Perspective
New calculations mandate over 146,000 units of affordable housing. TOD incentives in the law reduce obligations and ease infrastructure strain.
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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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