Shaping Trenton’s future starts with you. Read an introduction to Trenton250.
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Background
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Background
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Background
Learn more about the Plan and how it is organized
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Master Plan Requirements
Learn about the legal requirements for the Master Plan and what Reports the City plans to write
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Outreach Summary
Learn more out the robust public engagement effort
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Foundational Materials
Previous studies and planning efforts
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Consultant Teams
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Citizen's Guide
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Citizen's Guide
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Citizen's Guide
Learn more about the Plan and how to use it
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your most frequently asked questions
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Listening Tour
Watch a video about the Master Planning Process
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The Plan
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The Plan
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Vision & Guiding Principles
The community-driven vision that will guide the City through its 250th anniversary of incorporation in 2042
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Goals
Ideal future conditions that describe how Trenton should be in 2042
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Initiatives
A coordinated collection of Actions that are designed to achieve a Goal
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Actions
Individual policies, projects, programs, partnerships, plans, studies, and advocacy positions
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District Plans
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District Plans
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Downtown District
Building on strengths to create an active Downtown
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East District
Ruilding strong neighborhoods by reinforcing the area’s urban qualities
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North District
Revitalizing neighborhoods and attracting new industries
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South District
Leveraging vibrancy and cultural to rebuild strong neighborhoods
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West District
Reinforcing strong residential neighborhoods and connections to open space
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Topic Reports
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Topic Reports
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Vision Report
A community-driven consensus vision for the City
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Issues and Opportunities Report
Detailed list of all issues and opportunities identified throughout the master planning process
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Circulation Report
Multi-modal transportation network; legibility; land-use and transportation connections; and access to jobs
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Economic Development Report
Downtown development; industrial development; and neighborhood commercial development
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Education Report
Pre-k through 12 education; workforce development; and personal enrichment
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Environmental Report
Safe environment; natural resources and open space; climate and natural hazard resiliency; and conservation and energy efficiency
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Housing Report
Overall housing quality; vacancy and abandonment; market-rate housing; affordable housing; and historic neighborhoods
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Land Use Report
Land use; zoning; and redevelopment planning
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Executive Summary
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Resources
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What's Happening
A Goal is an ideal future condition that describes how Trenton should be in 2042. Goals are shaped by the Guiding Principles. Together the Goals help the City achieve its community-driven Vision.
Guiding Principles related to this Goal
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Goal
Background
One of City of Trenton’s greatest assets is its historic urban form and the buildings that define that form. This ranges from historic homes to landmark buildings which played an important role in the history of the city, state and country. Homes range from those built early in the colonial era (the 1700s), the industrial revolution, as well as contemporary housing. These historic neighborhoods are unique within the Central Jersey region. They are often quite walkable, characterized by smaller streets, and generally, have high-quality construction. As such, they are an asset to the city and - if leveraged properly - could attract moderate to high-income residents with the disposable incomes necessary to maintain these homes.
Initiatives
The following initiative addresses historic homes and neighborhoods. As the City develops it Historic Preservation Report it should add additional initiatives to this section.
Initiatives that support this Goal
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Vision & Guiding Principles
Read more about the community-driven vision for Trenton and find out how this was translated into actionable goals, initiatives, and actions.
http://trenton250.org/vision-guiding-principles