Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All
@ghna-nj.bsky.social
Everyone in NJ deserves an affordable place to live in a safe, vibrant community.
Tackling NJ's growing housing crisis, inadequate systems for land use/zoning, & the resulting racial, socioeconomic, & health inequities.
bit.ly/ghna_nj
ghna@njfuture.org
Tackling NJ's growing housing crisis, inadequate systems for land use/zoning, & the resulting racial, socioeconomic, & health inequities.
bit.ly/ghna_nj
ghna@njfuture.org
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What's your housing story?
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
📗 New report!
Is your community at risk of displacing residents?
This report - Averting Residential Displacement - identifies 9 early warning signs so that advocates and municipal leaders can proactively develop anti-displacement policy solutions for their towns.
www.njfuture.org/research-rep...
Is your community at risk of displacing residents?
This report - Averting Residential Displacement - identifies 9 early warning signs so that advocates and municipal leaders can proactively develop anti-displacement policy solutions for their towns.
www.njfuture.org/research-rep...
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📗 New report!
Is your community at risk of displacing residents?
This report - Averting Residential Displacement - identifies 9 early warning signs so that advocates and municipal leaders can proactively develop anti-displacement policy solutions for their towns.
www.njfuture.org/research-rep...
Is your community at risk of displacing residents?
This report - Averting Residential Displacement - identifies 9 early warning signs so that advocates and municipal leaders can proactively develop anti-displacement policy solutions for their towns.
www.njfuture.org/research-rep...
What's your housing story?
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
What's your housing story?
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
We've created a story bank to hear more about how NJ's housing supply & affordability crisis and our restrictive zoning laws have impacted your lives: bit.ly/ghna_storybank
Help us tell lawmakers that NJ needs more homes, of all shapes & sizes!
Share your story today!
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🚨 100 US cities have now fully abolished parking mandates citywide!
Shreveport, Louisiana, pushed the count to the 100th mark! It also became the first city in Louisiana to entirely abolish parking mandates!
parkingreform.org/mandates-map...
Shreveport, Louisiana, pushed the count to the 100th mark! It also became the first city in Louisiana to entirely abolish parking mandates!
parkingreform.org/mandates-map...
Parking Reform Map - Parking Reform Network
An interactive map showing places with parking reforms, such as removing parking minimums.
parkingreform.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🚨 100 US cities have now fully abolished parking mandates citywide!
Shreveport, Louisiana, pushed the count to the 100th mark! It also became the first city in Louisiana to entirely abolish parking mandates!
parkingreform.org/mandates-map...
Shreveport, Louisiana, pushed the count to the 100th mark! It also became the first city in Louisiana to entirely abolish parking mandates!
parkingreform.org/mandates-map...
NJ Voters identified housing as the top issue facing our state. This was the poll's 1st q. So they responded this way without knowing the poll was about housing.
The message is clear: Voters want legislators to take action & prioritize building more housing over protecting home rule.
The message is clear: Voters want legislators to take action & prioritize building more housing over protecting home rule.
NJ’s housing costs are skyrocketing. What will the next governor do? | NJ Spotlight News
Here’s what Ciattarelli, Sherrill say they plan to do about affordable housing, rent
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NJ Voters identified housing as the top issue facing our state. This was the poll's 1st q. So they responded this way without knowing the poll was about housing.
The message is clear: Voters want legislators to take action & prioritize building more housing over protecting home rule.
The message is clear: Voters want legislators to take action & prioritize building more housing over protecting home rule.
How would Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill address housing needs in New Jersey?
www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
How would Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill address housing needs in New Jersey?
With the gubernatorial election closing in, how would Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill craft policy to address the housing crunch in New Jersey?
www.northjersey.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
How would Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill address housing needs in New Jersey?
www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
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The U.S. is short nearly 5M homes—but fixing the housing crisis isn’t just about supply.
The smart growth approach means shaping housing through three ideas: type, place, and price shape housing.
Learn more⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The smart growth approach means shaping housing through three ideas: type, place, and price shape housing.
Learn more⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The smart growth approach: more homes in the right places, at the right price - Smart Growth America
www.smartgrowthamerica.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The U.S. is short nearly 5M homes—but fixing the housing crisis isn’t just about supply.
The smart growth approach means shaping housing through three ideas: type, place, and price shape housing.
Learn more⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The smart growth approach means shaping housing through three ideas: type, place, and price shape housing.
Learn more⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
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Why “overdevelopment” is a theme in the New Jersey governor’s race www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
Why Housing Density Has Become a Key Issue in the New Jersey Governor's Race
A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.
www.governing.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Why “overdevelopment” is a theme in the New Jersey governor’s race www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
Retirees in NJ face one of the toughest financial challenges in the nation if they're relying solely on Social Security...even with their mortgage paid.
For retirees without a mortgage, housing costs still average $1304/month- 48% of the typical retiree's SS check.
www.realtor.com/advice/hyper...
For retirees without a mortgage, housing costs still average $1304/month- 48% of the typical retiree's SS check.
www.realtor.com/advice/hyper...
October 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Retirees in NJ face one of the toughest financial challenges in the nation if they're relying solely on Social Security...even with their mortgage paid.
For retirees without a mortgage, housing costs still average $1304/month- 48% of the typical retiree's SS check.
www.realtor.com/advice/hyper...
For retirees without a mortgage, housing costs still average $1304/month- 48% of the typical retiree's SS check.
www.realtor.com/advice/hyper...
"Clearly the public out there is saying, 'Give us more housing.'"
@njspotlightnews.org broadcast highlighting our GHNA Poll results.
Learn more at bit.ly.com/ghna_nj.
@njspotlightnews.org broadcast highlighting our GHNA Poll results.
Learn more at bit.ly.com/ghna_nj.
October 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Clearly the public out there is saying, 'Give us more housing.'"
@njspotlightnews.org broadcast highlighting our GHNA Poll results.
Learn more at bit.ly.com/ghna_nj.
@njspotlightnews.org broadcast highlighting our GHNA Poll results.
Learn more at bit.ly.com/ghna_nj.
📢 Housing is a top concern for NJ voters. We released a poll today that revealed overwhelming support for a variety of housing reform ideas among New Jersey residents. 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📢 Housing is a top concern for NJ voters. We released a poll today that revealed overwhelming support for a variety of housing reform ideas among New Jersey residents. 🧵
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Good news: Today, a judge dismissed the lawsuit trying to overturn NJ’s landmark new affordable housing law.
While a few wealthy towns waste taxpayer $$ fighting affordable homes, the vast majority of towns are embracing the law & building stronger communities: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
While a few wealthy towns waste taxpayer $$ fighting affordable homes, the vast majority of towns are embracing the law & building stronger communities: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
September 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Good news: Today, a judge dismissed the lawsuit trying to overturn NJ’s landmark new affordable housing law.
While a few wealthy towns waste taxpayer $$ fighting affordable homes, the vast majority of towns are embracing the law & building stronger communities: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
While a few wealthy towns waste taxpayer $$ fighting affordable homes, the vast majority of towns are embracing the law & building stronger communities: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Good morning from YIMBYTown!
September 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Good morning from YIMBYTown!
"Zoning reform is a key lever for change that can unlock affordable housing choices, but that’s easier said than done.
The Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative — a statewide, pro-housing collaborative — is working to change this." Full release in #BusinessinNJ: binje.com/great-homes-...
The Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative — a statewide, pro-housing collaborative — is working to change this." Full release in #BusinessinNJ: binje.com/great-homes-...
Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All proposes zoning reform priorities
Explore how local zoning laws affect housing production in New Jersey and the need for reform to address affordable housing shortages.
binje.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Zoning reform is a key lever for change that can unlock affordable housing choices, but that’s easier said than done.
The Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative — a statewide, pro-housing collaborative — is working to change this." Full release in #BusinessinNJ: binje.com/great-homes-...
The Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative — a statewide, pro-housing collaborative — is working to change this." Full release in #BusinessinNJ: binje.com/great-homes-...
🏡💰Outdated zoning makes housing unaffordable and limits choices. It’s time to modernize our laws so every New Jerseyan has a place to call home. bit.ly/4neGHRI #GreatHomesForAllNJ #ZoningReformNJ #affordablehousing @fairsharehousing.bsky.social @rpa.org @newjerseyfuture.bsky.social
Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All Initiative Proposes Zoning Reform Priorities to Increase Housing Production and Improve Housing Choice - Insider NJ
The Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative—a statewide, pro-housing collaborative—has announced a set of zoning reform policy priorities to address New Jersey’s growing housing supply and af...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🏡💰Outdated zoning makes housing unaffordable and limits choices. It’s time to modernize our laws so every New Jerseyan has a place to call home. bit.ly/4neGHRI #GreatHomesForAllNJ #ZoningReformNJ #affordablehousing @fairsharehousing.bsky.social @rpa.org @newjerseyfuture.bsky.social
We all know it is difficult to find an affordable home in NJ, but WHY is that the case? Tim Evans, director of research at New Jersey Future, discusses the current state of housing supply and how a lack of housing options affects affordability. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-it...
Why It's So Hard to Find an Affordable Home in New Jersey
In this Edition Welcome to the first edition of What We're Reading NJ! We will provide an edition every other week on topics like housing, transportation, water, and planning in New Jersey. This week,...
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September 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We all know it is difficult to find an affordable home in NJ, but WHY is that the case? Tim Evans, director of research at New Jersey Future, discusses the current state of housing supply and how a lack of housing options affects affordability. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-it...
Don’t miss your chance to register and attend our panel! The 2025 Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development in AC on Sept 16-17. The conference is one of the largest real estate, housing, and economic development conferences in the state. More info: NJHousingConference.com #njgovconf
August 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Don’t miss your chance to register and attend our panel! The 2025 Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development in AC on Sept 16-17. The conference is one of the largest real estate, housing, and economic development conferences in the state. More info: NJHousingConference.com #njgovconf
As housing pressures grow in NJ, it's time to finally unlock the full potential of ADUs right here in the Garden State. But in order to do so, NJ needs clear, consistent, and flexible policies that make it easier for more people to build them.🔗LINK IN BIO to learn more #Affordingahome #ADUs
August 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
As housing pressures grow in NJ, it's time to finally unlock the full potential of ADUs right here in the Garden State. But in order to do so, NJ needs clear, consistent, and flexible policies that make it easier for more people to build them.🔗LINK IN BIO to learn more #Affordingahome #ADUs
Among other messages to his party: "I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY...I don’t want to know your ideology...you can’t build anything."
Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald ...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Among other messages to his party: "I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY...I don’t want to know your ideology...you can’t build anything."
Increasing supply = addressing affordability.
From the article: "But every single market in the Northeast and Midwest continue to see their rents rise.” That’s because in those markets there hasn’t been nearly as much new construction.
From the article: "But every single market in the Northeast and Midwest continue to see their rents rise.” That’s because in those markets there hasn’t been nearly as much new construction.
The American renter population is on the rise, primarily due to growing costs and mortgage rates for homebuyers. In some parts of the country, particularly in the South and West, new apartment construction has caused rent to stabilize.
Rents are actually, finally holding steady — for now
The main reason rents are steady or even declining slightly? Construction of new apartments is near a 50-year high.
mktplc.org
July 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Increasing supply = addressing affordability.
From the article: "But every single market in the Northeast and Midwest continue to see their rents rise.” That’s because in those markets there hasn’t been nearly as much new construction.
From the article: "But every single market in the Northeast and Midwest continue to see their rents rise.” That’s because in those markets there hasn’t been nearly as much new construction.
Is your community ready to age? Discover insights from New Jersey Future's new housing snapshot: "The Mismatch Between an Aging Population and the Homes and Neighborhoods they Need"
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July 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Is your community ready to age? Discover insights from New Jersey Future's new housing snapshot: "The Mismatch Between an Aging Population and the Homes and Neighborhoods they Need"
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Good news: 424 New Jersey municipalities filed plans to meet their affordable housing needs by the state's June 30 deadline.
Far more municipalities are participating in NJ's affordable housing process than ever before. Learn more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Far more municipalities are participating in NJ's affordable housing process than ever before. Learn more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Record 424 Municipalities Adopt Fair Housing Plans - Fair Share Housing Center
Far More Municipalities Participating in Affordable Housing Process Than Any Time in 50-Year History of Mount Laurel Doctrine
www.fairsharehousing.org
July 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Good news: 424 New Jersey municipalities filed plans to meet their affordable housing needs by the state's June 30 deadline.
Far more municipalities are participating in NJ's affordable housing process than ever before. Learn more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Far more municipalities are participating in NJ's affordable housing process than ever before. Learn more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Complete streets make great neighborhoods! Congratulations to Asbury Park, NJ for having one of the best Complete Streets policies in the country 🏃🏾♀️🚶🚴🏿♂️
“Complete Streets policies reflect the vision each community has for its future. The strongest policies lead to changes that make it safer and easier for people to get where they need to go.” -Heidi Simon, director of Thriving Communities. @completestreets.bsky.social
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From Bluffton To Boca Raton, U.S. Communities Take On Road Safety Crisis
Forty-three towns and cities across the country have been cited for exemplary efforts to confront the dangers to roadway safety in their communities.
www.forbes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Complete streets make great neighborhoods! Congratulations to Asbury Park, NJ for having one of the best Complete Streets policies in the country 🏃🏾♀️🚶🚴🏿♂️
This quote highlights the severity of NJ's housing affordability issues: “A million-dollar home is a middle-class home in many parts of our state..." 🤯🤯🤯
As N.J. housing costs keep rising, a fight over who should pay for affordable homes
As home construction costs keep rising, there’s a dispute in the proposed state budget over how to fund affordable housing.
whyy.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This quote highlights the severity of NJ's housing affordability issues: “A million-dollar home is a middle-class home in many parts of our state..." 🤯🤯🤯
📢 Action Alert: Protect and maintain NJ's Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the FY26 Budget!
🚨 📱 CALL & TEXT THE GOVERNOR TODAY!
THE NJAHTF is under threat of being diverted. Please contact the Governor's office today to urge your support of maintaining these funds in the 2026 budget.
CALL Gov. Murphy's office TODAY 609-292-6000
AND TEXT 732-605-5455
THE NJAHTF is under threat of being diverted. Please contact the Governor's office today to urge your support of maintaining these funds in the 2026 budget.
CALL Gov. Murphy's office TODAY 609-292-6000
AND TEXT 732-605-5455
June 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 Action Alert: Protect and maintain NJ's Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the FY26 Budget!
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Home prices are up 60% since 2019 and still rising, and the median single-family home price hit a new high of $412,500 in 2024, a shocking five times the median household income.
Join us TOMORROW for the release of our 2025 State of the Nation's Housing report.
www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/sta...
Join us TOMORROW for the release of our 2025 State of the Nation's Housing report.
www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/sta...
June 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Home prices are up 60% since 2019 and still rising, and the median single-family home price hit a new high of $412,500 in 2024, a shocking five times the median household income.
Join us TOMORROW for the release of our 2025 State of the Nation's Housing report.
www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/sta...
Join us TOMORROW for the release of our 2025 State of the Nation's Housing report.
www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/sta...