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  • May 4th 2012

    WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show Interview with Princeton sociologist Doug Massey re Housing in NJ

    Posted by Kevin Walsh

    This morning WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show had an interview with Princeton sociologist Doug Massey, who recently completed a study of Ethel Lawrence Homes in Mount Laurel, NJ. The Massey study debunks common arguments made by those who oppose housing for lower-income families in higher-opportunity municipalities. It also demonstrates the positive impacts on lower-income families who moved into the development.  (more)

  • May 2nd 2012

    Affordable Housing Rental Units Available in Aberdeen

    Posted by Laura Denker

    TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR RENT The Township of Aberdeen announces that 8 affordable housing units will be available for rent in the Villages at Aberdeen development. The housing is under development by C&M Real Estate, LLC, and is available for low and moderate income households. Villages at Aberdeen are located at White Oak Lane and Route 34, Aberdeen, NJ.  (more)

  • April 24th 2012

    Morris County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List Open

    Posted by Laura Denker

    Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List Open The Housing Authority of the County of Morris announces the opening of its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. Preference is given to people who either live or work in Morris County. Eligibility Applications and Supplement Forms must be received in this office by mail only from March 5, 2012 at 8:00 AM to May 4, 2012 at 4:59 PM (E.S.T.). (more)

  • April 9th 2012

    “Forty Years After Mt. Laurel:” April 26 Discussion Hosted by Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton U.

    Posted by Kevin Walsh

    “Forty Years After Mt. Laurel: New Findings About the Effects of Affordable Housing in NJ” will introduce new research, based on the experience of Ethel R. Lawrence Homes, a 140-unit, 100% affordable family rental project developed in Mount Laurel, NJ, on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in the Frist Campus Center, on the Princeton University campus.  (more)

  • April 9th 2012

    Star-Ledger editorial:  “N.J. towns should use affordable housing money quickly”

    Posted by Kevin Walsh

    It’s unconscionable that Gov. Chris Christie is attempting to grab money earmarked for affordable housing to inflate his irrationally exuberant budget. You know, the one where everyone gets a 10 percent income tax cut. But he’s not the only villain in this story. The towns that have left this money sitting in bank accounts share the blame. And there is still time for them to change course. (more)