What Next?

Join Princeton Future to set priorities for The Princeton Partnership

1. HOW WELL DO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES WORK?

2. HOW MIGHT NEW STRUCTURES HELP?

3. HOW MIGHT CONSOLIDATION HELP?
At the September forum, Princeton Future introduced the concept of The Princeton Partnership.

It might help create new structures such as:

Public Authority
To provide for investment in public transit, coordinated management of shuttles and balanced, shared parking for the Borough, Township, Princeton University and other institutions, corporations and businesses

Improvement District
To provide programs designed specifically to benefit the residents of Princeton and its business community with an independent source of funds

Community Development Corporation
To provide additional ways to promote the economy and livability of the Princeton Community by working together to plan for, invest in and to manage our future

At the November 8th Forum, we agreed to convene follow-up meetings with community leaders on each of the subjects below.

Please participate in the session of your choice at 10 AM in the Princeton Public Library:

#1. December 9, 2009: MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION. Robert Geddes, Chair
- some solutions to traffic congestion & parking
- effective forms of public transportation & integrated shuttle services
- resolution of the future of the Dinky and Dinky station
- reconciling pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles

#2. January 6, 2009: DOWNTOWN. Peter Kann, Chair
- a range of retail, including family owned stores, selling necessities as well as luxury goods
- residential units that are affordable for people at multiple income levels
- adequate parking & transportation
- a clean and safe environment
- a Downtown District Plan as part of the Community Master Plan

#3. February 3, 2009: HOUSING. Sheldon Sturges, Chair.
- housing available and affordable for seniors, young families and the workforce
- preservation of the character of neighborhoods
- some solutions to high and rising property taxes

And then, on February 14th, 2009, please join us in the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library for a Public Open Meeting of The Princeton Partnership: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Coffee and refreshments will be provided by the Witherspoon Bread Company. Verbatim transcripts of the June, 2007 Open Meeting, the October, 2007 & March 29, May 3 and June 7, 2008,

Open Meetings are posted @ www.princetonfuture.org.

The 184 page book Listening To Each Other 2007-2008 is now on reserve at the Library.
January 5, 2009 5:22 AM