The U.S. Census Bureau’s annual state population estimates released this month show New Jersey resuming population growth after experiencing a decline of nearly 30,000 residents since the 2020 Decennial Census. The increase of just over 30,000 residents (0.3%) in 2023 as of the Bureau’s July 1 estimate brings state population to slightly above the April 1 2020 decennial base, and exceeds the most recent R/ECON state population growth forecast of 15,800 in 2023 by almost double.
Some bold and creative urban planning and design proposals emerged from the Spring 2026 graduate cohort of Graphic Communications, taught by Prof. Carmelo Ignaccolo and Lab Assistant Vivek Dsouza. In this course, Masters in City and Regional Planning students develop...
By Nicholas V. Longo and Elizabeth C. Matto As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is worth highlighting a revision made as the document was being crafted. In an early draft, Thomas Jefferson referred to the colonists as...
On Monday, June 22nd, the New Jersey State Policy Lab’s summer intern cohort joined with students from the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the Rutgers Democracy Lab, and the Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship program as part of an immersive, one-day civics program at...
The Bloustein School is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Dr. Michael Smart to Professor and Dr. Nicholas Longo, Director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab, on appointment and tenure as a Professor in the Bloustein School. “I am thrilled to recognize these...
Older drivers are often safer drivers. There comes a point, however, when physical or cognitive limitations may contribute to unsafe driving. Added to this, older drivers are more likely to be severely injured or killed when a crash occurs. The Mature Drivers Resource...