New Jersey's Market Approach To Open Space

New Jersey towns are taking a market approach to open space -- each town will tax themselves for the purchase of land for open space.

1 minute read

June 21, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"...More and more towns in New Jersey are creating open-space funds to buy and save undeveloped land. These towns are on the front lines in the fight against sprawl and overdevelopment, and at the same time they are creating green space that everyone in their community can enjoy."

Thanks to Tom Collins

FULL STORY: Towns saving open land

Wednesday, June 20, 2001 in New Jersey Record & Herald News

Environment 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.