Local Development Brings Concerns to the Forefront
Princeton Perspectives, Issue #65, July 15, 2025
Editor’s Note
There has been a lot of change happening around Princeton in a short period of time. Witherspoon Street has been in various stages of evolution for the past few years; sewer replacement has been taking place across town; and several redevelopment projects have been erected.
As change happens, there are those that endorse it, those that do not feel impacted, and those that speak up and oppose it. There has been a bit of public debate over some of the town’s redevelopment plans. The discourse has brought about some questions, and we aim take a closer look at them in our July issue, Local Development Brings Concerns to the Forefront.
In This Issue
- The Pulse of Princeton: What do you think about the ways Princeton is developing?
- Fulfilling Desires of Residents in a One-Party Town
- From Start to Finish, the Steps One Needs for Construction
- Fourth Round Affordable Housing – How Will it Impact Princeton?
- Traffic Safety, Enforcement & Education in an Evolving Town
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The Pulse of Princeton: What do you think about the ways Princeton is developing?
- Fulfilling Desires of Residents in a One-Party Town - Elections in America allow people to decide who will represent them. When a candidate receives a majority of votes, it is said that person has the will of the voters and a… Read more...
- From Start to Finish, the Steps One Needs for Construction - So, you are watching these multi-story developments receive approvals, start construction, and get occupied, and you are saying to yourself, ‘How did that happen so fast?’ ‘What happened to that parking lot… Read more...
- Fourth Round Affordable Housing – How Will it Impact Princeton? - You have likely heard the words “Fourth Round Affordable Housing” around Princeton. It comes with a lot of legalese and requires a certain amount of will to pay attention and understand. Simply… Read more...
- Traffic Safety, Enforcement & Education in an Evolving Town - Princeton is a vibrant, evolving town that continues to grow with each passing year. As new areas are developed and neighborhoods change, the police department remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritizing… Read more...
Perspectives Revisited
What shall become of the Westminster Choir College property? The 23-acre property, acquired by the municipality of Princeton in April for $42m, has been discussed in our publication numerous times, most recently in January via conversations about Princeton Public School’s latest referendum (Princeton Public Schools January Referendum and its Impacts on Our Communities). Princeton leaders now want YOUR input on what should be done there. They are asking the community to take this one-question survey to share how you would like to see the site reimagined. Input will be collected through August, hoping to lead to the development of three design options the community can weigh in on early next year.
Aging comes with its rewards and difficulties. We’ve shared in the past different aspects of growing older around Princeton, including in the article How Can Seniors Remain in NJ and Also Live Safely in Their Own Homes? (Sept. 2023). Now, there are improvements in transportation for seniors, veterans and those with disabilities. Whether one becomes unable to drive, or chooses to stop driving, independence remains important and essential to many. Per their requests, Mercer County this month provided East Windsor, Ewing, Trenton and West Windsor with new ADA-compliant buses that can accommodate up to 20 residents. Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV2) program, the new buses will help ensure reliable transit options are there for those that need help to get around.