Plan in the works to make Springfield 'more walkable'

January 27, 2015

Interestingly, the Edward J. Bloustein School for Planning and Policy at Rutgers, along with several other agencies and organizations in the area, provided much needed expertise required to complete the vision plan.

 Union News Daily, Jan. 27

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