Since 1968, we have been leading the way for smart growth and planning in New Jersey, operating under three names:
PlanSmart NJ – 2007-present
The Regional Planning Partnership (RPP) - 1999 – 2007
or Middlesex Somerset Mercer Regional Council (MSM) - 1968 – 1999
The publications and white papers you read here may have been written under an earlier name, but they all represent the same organization and important mission.
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PlanSmart NJ Reports online version Free
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Resource Book 2009
Prepared each year for our Annual Dinner, this publication contains information
about PlanSmart NJ , our activities, and the region
we serve.
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2007 Annual Dinner Resource Book
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Natural Resources
- Natural Capital Report
PlanSmart NJ's report, Protecting New Jersey's Natural Capital Through Land Use Planning: Opportunities and Challenges, follows NJDEP's groundbreaking 2007 assessment of the state's natural capital at $20 billion/year. - Green Infrastructure Guide
This handbook builds the case for the value of natural systems or "green infrastructure" and provides suggestions on how to integrate green infrastructure with planning for development. Published 2001, 108 pages. more info - Mercer County Green Links Directory $5.00 | $5.00
A listing of agencies and organizations involved in natural and cultural resources planning and outreach activities in Mercer County. Published 1998. 61 pages. - Mercer County Green Links Plan $10.00 | $15.00
The Mercer County Green Links Plan is a color poster with a map and text on either side. The Plan identifies existing and proposed open space with proposed links to connect natural and cultural resources. The Plan also offers planning recommendations for implementation. Published 1998.
Growth Management
- Redesigning the Suburbs: Turning Sprawl Into Centers $30.00 | $40.00
An examination of methods for retrofitting existing suburban sprawl. Published 1994, 61 pages.
View "Chapter 4. A Legal Framework for Retrofitting Centers: A Planned Center Ordinance" - Centered Growth and Wastewater Management: A Working $10.00 | $25.00
Paper of the MSM Centers Projects Outlines challenges of providing wastewater services to various types of mixed use centers for developers, planners and state and local officials. Published 1994, 29 pages. - The Growth Management Handbook $25.00 | $35.00
An exploration of growth management issues and measures for citizens and government planners. Published 1989, 106 pages. - An Action Agenda for Managing Growth: Report of the Regional
Forum $10.00 | $35.00
A framework for a regional plan for central New Jersey. Published 1987, 109 pages. - Growth Management Tools $7.00 | $25.00
Published 1986, 40 pages.
Affordable Housing
- MSM Affordable Housing Resources Guide$10.00 | $15.00
A guide to affordable housing developers (including non-profit, joint venture and special needs), consultants, and funding sources. Published 1992, 36 pages. - Providing Affordable Housing in Central New Jersey 1990: Consequences
of Mt. Laurel II Decision and Fair Housing Act $10.00 | $25.00
Published 1990, 36 pages. - Affordable Housing in Central New Jersey 1987: The Consequences
of Mt. Laurel II and the Fair Housing Act $10.00 | $25.00
Published 1987, 44 pages. - Affordable Housing in Central New Jersey: The Consequences
of Mt. Laurel II $7.00 | $15.00
Published 1986, 45 pages.
Transportation
- Impact of Various Land Use Strategies on Suburban Mobility $25.00 | $30.00
Findings of a 18-month study, with principal funding from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. Published 1991, 150 pages. - Suburban Mixed-Use Centers and Transportation: Current Research
and Issues $15.00 | $25.00
Published 1990, 56 pages. - Suburban Mobility & Growth Management: Initiatives in Central
New Jersey $15.00 | $25.00
Published 1989, 54 pages.
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