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News and Updates
May 17, 2013
TOGETHER NORTH JERSEY
Project Updates and Events
Public Workshops - Middlesex and Monmouth
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. We have been thrilled with the turnout and the input we've received. If you haven't yet had a chance to join us for one, please come out to either our Middlesex/New Brunswick or Monmouth County events! Light meals are served and fun activities are available for kids - so bring them too! Download flyers and information at the links below:
Or click here to stay updated and learn more about the workshops and their format.
Recent TNJ News
Effective Strategies: Transit-Oriented Development in the Chicago Region
Together North Jersey is compiling examples of effective strategies and actions that are being implemented in New Jersey and elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally to build and maintain healthy and sustainable communities in the 21st century. This week we are featuring a new report from the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) that compares the characteristics of development in the half-mile radius around the Chicago region’s transit stations to that of the Chicago region as a whole. The comparisons are based on a number of quantitative characteristics of transit-oriented development (TOD), including household growth, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and jobs. The report proceeds to create a place typology matrix that provides a framework with which to examine a set of performances metrics. The typology matrix categorizes each area within a half-mile of a transit station – or “transit zone†– based on land-use mix and residential VMT. Read full report here.
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Other Events
May 17 and 18: Garden State Greenfest at Kean University
From the beginning, Garden State GreenFest has been dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering children and adults, individuals and families, urbanites and small town folks to come together in their communities and workplaces to create a more sustainable planet for future generations. Stop by the Sustainable Jersey booth! http://www.gardenstategreenfest.com/
May 22: The New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance Statewide Conference, Climate Change Preparedness in New Jersey: Leading Practices and Policy Priorities
The day will include a mix of speakers from across the US, highlighting leading practices and trends, and New Jersey practitioners outlining ongoing activities and future needs. The event will be held at the Cook Campus Center at Rutgers, New Brunswick. For more information and to register, visit: http://climatechange.rutgers.edu/may2013conf.html
May 23: Community Unity Club
Become a part of your community by working towards inspiring positive change in the neighborhood. Learn how to become a leader and organizer by engaging in community activities that will benefit all residents and the transformation of the Westside community.
Located at Shiloh Community Fellowship Ministries, 142 Dewitt Ave (side door), Asbury Park, NJ, at 7:00 pm.
For more information contact Darlene Gilliam at 732-200-1258
May 30: Policy Briefing: Land Preservation and the Role of Regional Planning
Please join PlanSmart NJ for the first of our 2013 Breakfast Policy Briefings: Experts on land preservation strategies and deals will discuss the regional planning considerations and priorities that inform planning for land preservation. D&R Greenway senior staff will present their Greenway Vision map,. Morgan Stanley will discuss the financial components of successful land preservation deals and Drinker Biddle & Reath will discuss the legal aspects of land preservation. The Keep It Green Coalition will discuss NJ’s sources of funding for open space, farmland and historic preservation. We will also hear from the philanthropic community about their role in strategies to preserve open spaces. ACIP CM and NJ CLE credits pending.
Thursday, May 30th 8 am – 10:30 am
D & R Greenway
Johnson Education Center, Princeton, NJ
June 7: Somerset County's Economic Competitiveness
In collaboration with the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Somerset County Planning Board, the Business Partnership is pleased to present a conference to showcase Somerset County's Economic Competitiveness. The purpose of this conference is to educate the business community on the challenges and opportunities facing Somerset County, and more importantly, the economic development strategies we will be implimenting to help your business compete. An active, focused economic development program is critical as our economy recovers. We are asking the business community to support this conference by taking a sponsorship and planning to attend. Located at Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28 & Lamington Road, North Branch, NJ. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
To register visit:
http://web.scbp.org/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=14839
June 12: Connecting Commercial Real Estate to Business Mix: Pro-Active Prospect for Today's Economy
A one-day intensive workshop teaching how to gain buy-in from realtors and property owners and creating a "recruitment machine" for your district. Designed for business district management organizations, chambers and other municipal, county and regional leaders. 3.5 AICP Credits Pending.
Located at Rialto Theatre on 200 East Broad St, Westfield, NJ 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.
To register click HERE
June 19: Greening Your Company in 2013: Opportunities to Improve Cash Flow and Maximize Environmental Benefits
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Passaic County Division of Economic Development will be offering this groundbreaking complimentary seminar. Free exhibitor space is available. Certificates of Recognition will also be rewarded to municipalities/companies/organizations located in Passaic County who have implemented Green Design concepts and techniques. We would greatly welcome your nomination of a company/building.
Location: William Paterson University, 1600 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ
Time: 8:30 am - 12 noon
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Learning Opportunities and Resources
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW: Local Aid Grants
18 grants will advance Transit Village, bikeway and other projects.The Christie Administration today announced 18 Local Aid grants worth $4.1 million to help municipalities and a county advance Transit Village, Bikeways, Safe Streets to Transit and Local Aid Infrastructure Fund improvement projects.More information on the Local Aid program is available on the NJDOT website.
Well's City Lift Program is Accepting Applications for Potential Homebuyers!
La Casa is partnering with Wells Fargo and NHS of NYC to facilitate Well's City Lift Program designed to give $15k in down-payment assistance to any buyer purchasing a home in Newark or Jersey City. Please get the word out to any friends colleagues, listserves, etc, ASAP. There are only 300 slots remaining and will be filled by the end of next week.
Prospective homebuyers can register HERE or call 1-866-802-0456.
PROPOSALS DUE May 24: Bikes Belong Community Partnership Grants The Bikes Belong Coalition welcomes grant applications from organizations and agencies within the United States that are committed to putting more people on bicycles more often. Fundable projects include paved bike paths, bike lanes, and rail-to-trails, as well as large-scale bicycle advocacy initiatives.
DEADLINE May 28: HUD Choice Neighborhoods Program Planning Grants to support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans. Two bonus points will be awarded for applicants with Preferred Sustainability Status. Click here for more information and here for full application package.
DEADLINE May 29: HUD's FY 2013 Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program is offering a total of $500,000 for cutting edge research in affordable housing development and preservation; transportation and infrastructure planning; and “green†energy-efficient practices. Learn more
DEADLINE June 11: Funding Support of Fair Housing Applications for three grant programs are due June 11, 2013. Funding is contingent upon future Congressional action. See here for more information. Two bonus points will be awarded for applicants with Preferred Sustainability Status.
DEADLINE June 16: Sustainable Jersey Certification View the certification timeline and information on the complete process. Need help getting started? Planning for Recertification Webinars will be held on March 19 and March 21, and Planning for Certification Webinars will be held on March 18 and March 20. For more information visit www.sustainablejersey.com, email info@sustainablejersey.com or call (609) 771 - 2938.
DEADLINE July 15: The 2014 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grant Program is requesting proposals. Please see here for more information.
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