“There’s a desire by the powers in Trenton that we at least maintain or stimulate more housing production,” Hughes said. “One of the sources of new housing has been obsolete office buildings. They have the land and utilities in place. It’s higher density housing, but policies like that can be very effective.”
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Stamato Commentary: Academic freedom is dying a quiet death in N.J. universities
Threats to free speech do not end at the campus gate — they affect us all. When students are no longer exposed to a variety of viewpoints and faculty feel compelled to limit their speech on and off campus, democracy itself is at risk.
U. Professor says Affordable Care Act has not reduced financial burden of cancer treatment
“I think having a good understanding of the insurance plan is always important irrespective of your age group,” Bhuyan said. “A lot of people don’t want to look at it until they are faced with a life threatening severity … We should be more knowledgeable about our insurance production plan for sure and specifically around those important, life-changing events.”
Study finds exclusionary housing occurs under private entities, not HOLC
A recent study published by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy shows that although racially and economically exclusionary housing practices in El Paso, Texas, were widespread during the first half of the 20th century, the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) had limited overlap with the exclusionary covenanted properties.
What ‘Chicken-Gate 2026’ Tells Us About Modern Restaurant Economics and the Affordability Crisis in NYC
What began as a New York City councilman's social media post about the cost of a half-chicken at a Greenpoint wine bar quickly turned into a broader discussion about restaurant economics and the state of dining in an era of rising costs. The article traces the ripple...
Hughes Publishes New Rutgers Regional Report with CAIT
“Altogether, these economic, demographic and geographic factors provide a broader framework for understanding recent housing production trends within the state’s evolving economic and population landscape,” said Hughes.
‘Radical’ model pays off at college for adults with some credits
“Places where people live and work, like barber shops, libraries and workplaces, can also be sites for higher learning. Learning was already happening in these places; CU is just helping to make it valued in a more formal way to make it work towards a degree.”
What is Heat Island and What is Being Done About Them?
“We’re helping to tell the story because we want to make sure that the community members involved are getting the benefit, understanding the importance of this project and how it’s impacting the community.”
Jersey City’s $250 Million Budget Hole Could Mean Higher Taxes for Homeowners
Marc Pfeiffer put it plainly: “When one-time revenue sources grow from 4.5% to over 25% of a city’s budget in just a few years, that’s a clear warning that budgets are being balanced on paper rather than in reality.”
Stamato Op-Ed: Lessons for NJ in managing $1.1 billion opioid settlement
We must establish programs with input from those with expertise and commitment to meeting the states’ critical needs in the treatment and prevention of opioid addiction. And not least, we must establish the community’s trust in government.