Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Approves Critical Affordable Housing Plan Amid Concerns Over Impact

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board convened to address pressing affordable housing needs, culminating in the approval of a housing element and fair share plan.

River Edge Board Advances Affordable Housing Plan Amidst Tight Deadlines

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board convened remotely on June 25, 2025, to address the borough’s affordable housing plan, a issue driven by state mandates. The board unanimously adopted the fourth-round housing element and fair share plan to comply with New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements. The plan, crucial for meeting the borough’s obligations and preventing unwanted development, must be endorsed by the town council by June 26 to maintain state compliance and immunity against exclusionary zoning lawsuits.

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.

Kenilworth Planning Board Addresses Affordable Housing Obligations and Fence Variance Debate

Overview: The Kenilworth Planning Board meeting focused on the borough’s fourth-round housing element and fair share housing plan, with attention given to the borough’s upcoming affordable housing obligations and a variance request for a front yard fence based on medical needs. These topics highlighted the complex balance between meeting state-mandated requirements and addressing individual property concerns.

Charlottesville Housing Authority Highlights Community Safety and Crime Reduction Efforts Amidst Rising Youth Violence

Overview: The recent Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board meeting focused on community safety strategies, a notable decrease in citywide gun violence, and the challenges posed by rising violence among young adults. Participants discussed the strategic police presence in neighborhoods, particularly on South First Street and West Haven, where incidents tend to occur during weekend nights. Chief Kajas highlighted a 40% reduction in gun violence incidents over a three-year average and emphasized the collaboration between the housing authority and police to maintain safety while fostering community relations.