The Star-Ledger: Rowan, Rutgers study says N.J. is running out of open space, renews urban sprawl debate
A homemade sign promoting more open space on a farm in East Amwell.
Photo credit: NJ.com
For the first time, New Jersey’s landscape is covered more by housing and shopping malls rather than forests, the real consequence of the "two most sprawling decades" ever, a report being released today concludes.
The study, a collaboration between Rowan and Rutgers universities, analyzed land use data between 1986 and 2007 and estimates the state could run out of open space around 2050 if the pace of development that took place in the sprawl years continued.
The study, a collaboration between Rowan and Rutgers universities, analyzed land use data between 1986 and 2007 and estimates the state could run out of open space around 2050 if the pace of development that took place in the sprawl years continued.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 8/14/2010 10:00 AM 
Categories: Open Space
Tags: urban sprawl new jersey rowan open space rutgers development
Categories: Open Space
Tags: urban sprawl new jersey rowan open space rutgers development
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