Trenton, New Jersey.A preliminary copy of New Jersey’s new State Development and Redevelopment Plan was released Friday by Governor Phil Murphy’s administration, which is the first significant update to the plan since 2001. The draft was unanimously accepted by the State Planning Commission, paving the way for a public review process to begin early next year.
Ten priorities—including housing, infrastructure, economic development, environmental justice, and climate resilience—are outlined in the revised plan as a means of directing New Jersey’s progress. In order to accomplish equitable development and balanced expansion throughout the state, it seeks to harmonize land-use policy at the state, county, and local levels.
The revised Draft Plan expands on the State’s current efforts to address the following issues and places further emphasis on environmental justice:
- Economic Development
- Equity
- Climate Change
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Revitalization and Recentering
- Natural and Water Resources
- Pollution and Environmental Clean-Up
- Historic and Scenic Resources
- Comprehensive Planning
According to Governor Murphy, we are making great progress in determining the future of New Jersey. This plan highlights our dedication to equitable development, balanced growth, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans, and it reflects decades of success.
Public meetings will be held in each county during a two-month public comment period that starts on February 12, 2025, to get input from local officials and citizens. To encourage uniformity in development goals, the draft plan will be compared with land-use plans from the state, county, and city throughout this cross-acceptance process.
Building on previous state initiatives, the new draft places a greater emphasis on sustainability and environmental justice. According to State Planning Commission head Tom Wright, New Jersey has a long history of forward planning. We are making sure that future generations have the tools and techniques necessary to manage expansion in a sustainable and equitable manner by revising the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Resilience to climate change, preservation of natural resources, fair housing possibilities, and urban and suburban redevelopment are all prioritized in the draft plan. The final edition, which is anticipated to direct development activities for decades to come, will be greatly influenced by public participation.
The publication of New Jersey’s revised State Plan brings the state one step closer to a contemporary, inclusive growth vision.
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