The Transit Hub Planning Program provides volunteer professional planning assistance to develop strategic plans that support communities seeking to re-use, redevelop, or improve areas surrounding a bus, rail, light rail, or ferry station or stop. The deadline to submit a project proposal is Monday, February 3.
Message from Creigh Rahenkamp, Chair, APA New Jersey Housing Committee As you’ve likely read, Judge Lougy, A.J.S.C., issued an Order Denying Plaintiffs’ Requests for Injunctive Relief in the Montvale et al. challenge. […]
New Jersey Future and APA New Jersey are proud to present the annual New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment conference, convening virtually on June 11–12 and in person on June 13 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. Share your ideas by submitting a session proposal by Friday, February 7, 2025.
The State Planning Commission has officially released the Preliminary Draft of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, a pivotal milestone for New Jersey’s future growth. This is the first comprehensive update to the State Plan since 2001, and it represents a significant step forward in shaping an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient New Jersey.
On Thursday, December 12, APA New Jersey celebrated the recipients of the 2024 Planning Excellence Awards and the latest communities designated as Great Places in New Jersey. Learn more about the recipients, view photos from the event, and download the final program book. Congratulations to all the honorees!
In January 2023, the City of Passaic was selected for a Transit Hub Planning project through the Transit Hub Planning Program. This program is a collaboration between the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA New Jersey), aimed at strengthening transit hubs at transit stations across New Jersey.
Co-authored by Stan Slachetka and David Roberts, “The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jersey’s Communities” is a recognized reference on redevelopment in New Jersey to understand how redevelopment can be used to revitalize communities and advance local and regional planning objectives.