Controversial Smart Growth Bill Delayed

Implementation of a controversial bill that developers backed was halted so that the public could comment.

1 minute read

November 7, 2004, 1:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Governor McGreevey ordered a seven-month delay Friday on plans to ease regulations for developers in New Jersey, putting the brakes on one of the administration's most controversial environmental initiatives.With parts of the law due to kick in on Monday, McGreevey issued an executive order calling for more public debate and broadening the range of environmental programs that might be spared from the early deadlines in the new measure."

Thanks to Joel Hirschhorn

FULL STORY: 'Smart Growth' rules put on hold

Saturday, November 6, 2004 in Bergen Record

Land Use New Jersey

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.