“New Jersey Future applauds the Legislature, Governor Murphy and his administration for presenting a comprehensive package of economic incentives that recognizes that place matters. Place-based economic development requires careful targeting, comprehensive planning, and a recognition that creating walkable, mixed-use, diverse, equitable places is a cornerstone of economic growth, and this legislation puts us on track to achieve a New Jersey in which everyone can thrive.

“We are pleased to see that virtually all of our smart growth recommendations have been incorporated into the bill and that there is a strong recognition that government subsidies can and should be directed toward places where we want and need growth.”

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Founded in 1987, New Jersey Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes sensible growth, redevelopment and infrastructure investments to foster vibrant cities and towns, protect natural lands and waterways, enhance transportation choices, provide access to safe, affordable and aging-friendly neighborhoods and fuel a strong economy. The organization does this through original research, innovative policy development, coalition-building, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance.

Embracing differences and advancing fairness is central to New Jersey Future’s mission and operations. To effectively advance its mission, New Jersey Future is firmly committed to pursue a culture of greater justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its programs, internal operations and external communications.