Finally, The First New State Plan in 23 Years is Unveiled for Public Comment

December 6, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org

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New Jersey’s top planning officials this week released a draft of the state’s first State Development and Redevelopment Plan in at least 23 years, updating goals around major issues like economic development, transportation, housing and urban revitalization. 

Long in the making, the new document would guide state policy on infrastructure and land use statewide, and has new proposals for counties and towns on managing public assets in light of climate change and the demand for equity.

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NJ SEED: A proposed State Development and Redevelopment Plan was scuttled 23 years ago when many impacted parties objected to it as excessive government over-reach. The new proposal adds two categories – climate change and “equity”. All stakeholders should carefully examine this latest iteration and voice their concerns be they pro or con.