Comments on: Princeton group starts petition calling for a master plan pause

By: A

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:25:16 +0000

It is not the task of a municipality to play activist and combat any particular ‘crisis’ at the expense of current residents. Princeton will never be an equitable place for residents of any income level (nor will any municipality in NJ, but that’s another matter), and everyone knows that this is a ploy to do something rather different anyway.

By: Jean Durbin

Jean Durbin — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:38:07 +0000

In reply to John Heilner. I agree. Thank you, John Heilner.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:48:18 +0000

In reply to Perry Deess. when we are all stuck in traffic in a few months, trying to get up and down Harrison with all new cars coming into the developments on North Harrison we will WISH we pushed back on this more aggressively : (

By: John Heilner

John Heilner — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:11:37 +0000

In reply to Perry Deess. I agree with Mr. Deess’s thoughts. I would add that over the last 2-3 years I have appealed to two of our Town Councilors to instruct Town staff to find 1-2 developers who will construct 50-100% affordable housing per the NJ State income guidelines. I think most town residents are in favor of affordable housing for young adults who grew up here and cannot afford to stay, and for our hard working Town staff members who earn moderate salaries. All we seem to come up with is 20% affordable, while other municipalities are able to find 50-100% affordable developers.

By: Krystal Knapp

Krystal Knapp — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:42:01 +0000

In reply to Tina Clement. The story links to the change.org petition.

By: Tina Clement

Tina Clement — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:17:29 +0000

Where can people sign the petition?

By: James Gibson

James Gibson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:30:01 +0000

There are a lot of money-hungry opportunists involved who don’t care what happens to the beauty and livability of Princeton. Take your town back from the greedy clutches of these hawks.

By: Perry Deess

Perry Deess — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:06:47 +0000

“The master plan’s approach to urban development, focusing on increasing density from the town center outwards, is the one positive aspect. Many towns and cities have demonstrated the wisdom of growth through increasing density from the center and slowly moving out. The disastrous aspect of the plan is the projected rate of growth. The rapid pace of growth, over the past few years, already strains our infrastructure. Traffic congestion is a daily reality, reflecting a short-sighted design of main roads for far fewer vehicles than we currently see. The looming threat of overcrowded schools is real, and the prospect of financing another exorbitant building program worth over $100 million is a burden taxpayers should not have to bear. Furthermore, our sewage and water supply systems are teetering on the edge of inadequacy, ill-equipped for the current demands, let alone the projected growth. If these issues are not addressed with urgency and foresight, we risk losing the essence of our charming Princeton town. This is a wake-up call for a more considered and sustainable approach to development, one that genuinely reflects the needs and values of our community.”