Princeton Council Endorses New Affordable Housing Plan, Aiming for Comprehensive Housing Solutions

Overview: In a development, the Princeton Council endorsed a new municipal housing element and fair share plan during their recent meeting. The plan, which includes a fourth-round spending plan, aims to address the town’s affordable housing requirements by rehabbing existing units and planning new developments.

Lawrence Township Races to Meet Affordable Housing Plan Deadline Amid Legal Pressures

Overview: The Lawrence Township Council convened a special session on June 26, 2025, to address a looming deadline for filing its affordable housing plan. The urgency was driven by the township’s ongoing litigation over its housing obligations, necessitating the council’s endorsement of a resolution supporting the plan as adopted by the Lawrence Township Planning Board.

West Windsor Endorses Affordable Housing Plan Amid Concerns Over Density

Overview: In West Windsor, the Town Council endorsed the housing element and fair share plan for 2025-2035, following the Planning Board’s adoption of the plan. The endorsement aims to protect the town from developer lawsuits and fulfill state affordable housing requirements. Residents expressed concerns over development density and traffic, while some supported the plan as a necessary step for compliance and community inclusivity.

West Windsor Planning Board Faces Deadline for Housing Plan Amid Public Concerns

Overview: During the West Windsor Planning Board meeting on June 25, 2025, the board delved into the township’s housing element and fair share plan.

Princeton Planning Board Approves Critical Affordable Housing Plan Amid Concerns Over Developer Litigation

Overview: The Princeton Planning Board, in a special meeting held via Zoom on June 25, 2025, unanimously approved a crucial fourth-round housing plan and fair share plan for 2025 through 2035. This plan is essential to shield the municipality from potential “builder’s remedy” litigation, which could permit developers to bypass local zoning in favor of constructing high-density affordable housing projects. The board faced a pressing deadline of June 30 to adopt the plan, a requirement that, if unmet, could leave Princeton vulnerable to litigation and unwanted developments.