Town Planning Guides: A Vision for the Future
Good town planning involves a long-term vision and strategic, measurable goals. Many town planning resources are available. Here are a few:
Complete Streets are designed to ensure the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles. The NJ Department of Transportation and the US Department of Transportation promote the adoption of Complete Streets’ standards and policies.
The American Planning Association – NJ Chapter is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides leadership in developing vital communities.
This resource is dedicated to ensuring the vitality of downtowns.
Smart Growth America empowers livable, healthy communities through technical assistance, advocacy, and thought leadership.
The NJTPA is the federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 13-county northern New Jersey region. It partners with local and state agencies to help fund more than $3 billion in transportation investments annually and provide a forum for interagency cooperation and public input.
Save Your Town focuses on small towns in rural communities and offers a wealth of ideas for building community and awareness.
This organization provides resources for planning and creating livable, walkable communities.
