Register now for this essential discussion on the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan and gain expert insights from the Office of Planning Advocacy, Rowan University, and Rutgers University on how it will shape the state’s future growth and prosperity.
In the face of a collapsing public health infrastructure and deliberate attacks on government institutions and human and civil rights, community health and our collective well-being are at risk. As the pendulum swings widely, the fair solution is to build lasting safe spaces for equity and inclusion, where health equity and social justice can be achieved.
Join us for a Plan4HealthNJ Studio Presentation highlighting how students collaborated with officials and practitioners to research and beta-test strategies for integrating public health into municipal master plans, zoning ordinances, and capital improvement programs. Participants will learn how students applied APA New Jersey's Plan4HealthNJ toolkits to support urban, suburban, and rural communities across New Jersey. The presentation will share key findings and recommendations to guide the Chapter's work with municipalities in 2026 during the first round of grants.
Join us on Thursday, October 10th, from 3 PM-6 PM at the Bloustein School for a symposium and networking reception to celebrate the launch of the 3rd Edition of The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jersey’s Communities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
"The Street Project" uncovers the truth about a troubling trend: more and more people walking and bicycling are being seriously injured or killed on American roads. The filmmakers engage experts including street historian Peter Norton, city planner Jeff Speck, and urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen whose interviews are interwoven with the stories of local champions working to make their communities safer.
From stolen land to rematriation, all land ownership and control is rooted in its value to it based on markets that serve the few, not the many. What does it take to decommodify land? Is it possible? Can land and power be redistributed for collective benefit? This talk will take us on a journey through history to examine land ownershipin the United States and the reverberating impacts experienced in the 21st century.