Secretary of State - Office of Planning Advocacy

New Jersey’s Environmental Policy Agenda
State office that implements the goals of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan to achieve comprehensive, long-term planning; and integrates that planning with programmatic and regulatory land-use decisions at all levels of government and the private sector.

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  • First Year
    Provide resilient design standards for flood-prone communities on where and how it's appropriate to build and rebuild, as well as guidance on how to implement projects.
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  • First Year
    Require greater integration and coordination of the state hazard-mitigation plan with county plan to address climate risk.
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  • First Term
    Continue to reduce congestion and employ smart growth strategies to spur density; and additional investments in electrifying public transportation like buses, last-mile options, and increasing funding for municipalities to foster walk- and bicycle-friendly communities.
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  • First Term
    Provide leadership at the state agency level on the concept of “boulevarding” (reconstructing roadways to provide access while slowing down traffic) by creating templates and pursuing pilot projects for boulevarding redevelopment plans. This should emphasize centering local community businesses, minority- and women-owned enterprises, and community amenities in future plans.
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New Jersey LCV Education Fund greatly appreciates each organization’s contributions and valued expertise shared in this effort as well as the immeasurable commitment put forward to protecting New Jersey’s environment:.

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