NJ TRANSIT, in collaboration with NJDOT, RWJ Barnabas Health, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and the City of Newark, has launched Gateway to Hope—an initiative focused on addressing chronic homelessness at Newark Penn Station.
Smart Growth America challenges the U.S. federal "value of time" metric used to justify highway projects, claiming it neglects social impacts and community well-being.
As housing prices rise across the NY-NJ metro area, New Rochelle has kept rents stable through zoning reform, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades.
In response to a nationwide housing shortage, and the decline in affordability, the “YIMBY” or "yes in my backyard" movement advocates for a simple proposal, to build more housing.
This 2021 Vox video delves into the root causes of the U.S. housing affordability crisis, highlighting the shortage of millions of homes largely due to exclusionary zoning laws.
As downtowns contend with post-pandemic office vacancies and a housing shortage, cities like New York and Chicago have adopted ordinance changes and tax incentives to spur office-to-residential projects, estimating the potential for thousands of new homes.
To prepare to serve thousands of visitors efficiently, NJ TRANSIT is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the final of which will be played at MetLife Stadium.