We’re proud to announce that Charles Heydt, our Director of Planning, will be speaking at the 2025 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference, taking place June 11–13, 2025. Co-hosted by New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ), this annual event brings together planning professionals, municipal leaders, developers, and advocates working to shape more equitable and sustainable communities across the state.
Charles will join a panel focused on a timely and pressing topic:
“Bank It – How Vacant Land and Land Banks Can Address the Housing Crisis”
With housing affordability and supply at the forefront of both local and statewide conversations, this session will explore how communities can unlock the potential of underutilized land. The panel will discuss:
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Strategies for creating and managing land banks
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Best practices for identifying and repurposing vacant or tax-delinquent properties
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Policy tools that help remove development barriers
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How local governments, planners, and community organizations can collaborate to create new housing opportunities
Drawing from [our company name]’s experience in planning, zoning, and redevelopment strategy, [Director’s Name] will share insights on how municipalities can turn dormant parcels into catalysts for growth, equity, and revitalization.
The session is a must-attend for anyone involved in community development, affordable housing, or land use planning in New Jersey.
For more on the conference, visit the website here.
We’re honored to contribute to this important dialogue and look forward to connecting with peers and partners throughout the event.