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SUMMARY:TOD in Your Downtown: Gentle Density--Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NJTOD\, Downtown New Jersey\, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program\, the event will feature a timely discussion on gentle density and missing middle housing in New Jersey. Experts from public agencies\, nonprofit organizations\, and local governments will share their experiences and strategies for expanding diverse housing options while preserving neighborhood character. \nMiddle Housing—ranging from duplexes to buildings with up to 12 units—have been largely sidelined since the mid-20th century\, as zoning regulations prioritized suburban single-family homes or urban high rises. Reintroducing Middle Housing into single-family and transitional neighborhoods offers a practical approach to advancing Gentle Density. \nAs municipalities work to address the state’s housing shortage\, gentle density provides a realistic and context-sensitive solution. This panel will highlight real-world approaches for developing Middle Housing\, the role of public transit in supporting these efforts\, and best practices for creating livable\, affordable\, and sustainable communities. \nRegistration\, Networking & Refreshments at 9:30 AM. Panel at 10:00 AM. \n 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/tod-in-your-downtown-gentle-density-unlocking-the-missing-middle-in-housing/
LOCATION:NJ Transit Headquarters\, 283-299 Market Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Seminar
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SUMMARY:TOD in Your Downtown Forum -- Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by NJTOD\, Downtown New Jersey\, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program will bring together experts from public agencies\, nonprofit organizations\, and the private sector to share their experiences with affordable housing in downtowns across New Jersey. Affordable housing is not only a legal obligation in New Jersey but also vital contributor to the vibrancy of our Main Streets and the success of equitable transit-oriented development (e-TOD). \nWith the release of the fourth-round regulations of the Council of Affordable Housing (COAH)\, many municipalities across the state will need to plan for additional affordable housing units. The panel will discuss their experiences in developing affordable and mixed-income housing\, strategies for meeting affordable housing obligations\, and approaches to equitably locating affordable housing. Panelists will also highlight best practices for leveraging e-TOD to create new affordable housing in transit-rich neighborhoods. \nRSVP HERE \nNJTOD\, published since 2005\, is designed to keep municipal officials\, planners\, and advocates up-to-date on the potential for development and redevelopment around transit stations. This partnership between NJ TRANSIT and the Bloustein School’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University aims to enrich the transit-oriented development (TOD) conversation in New Jersey’s diverse communities by highlighting what is happening in the state and around the country: best practices\, model programs\, legislation\, and local problem-solving experiences. \nDowntown New Jersey is a non-profit membership organization of individuals\, businesses\, developers\, government agencies\, and local and regional entities that are passionate about downtowns. Downtowns reflect our communities’ unique identities\, provide a focal point\, a convenient local place of commerce\, and offer a sense of place where people can gather and truly be a community. DNJ provides advocacy\, education\, and technical assistance resources dedicated to ensuring the vitality of our downtowns. \nThe Transit Friendly Planning Program at NJ TRANSIT is a community-focused planning program at New Jersey’s statewide public transportation agency. It offers decades of experience in assisting municipalities across New Jersey with community engagement\, data\, education\, strategic partnerships\, and technical assistance centered around station area planning. The Program strives to promote equitable\, economically resilient\, and environmentally sustainable development that improves the quality of life for all.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/tod-in-your-downtown-forum-affordable-housing-tod-obligations-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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