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Celebrating Great Neighborhoods, Great Streets, and Great Public Spaces

GREAT PLACES IN NEW JERSEY 2012

Downtown Bordentown, Bordentown City, Burlington County Great Neighborhood Bordentown has retained its downtown’s strong historic character while shaping it into a high quality, mixed-use neighborhood with excellent shopping and dining opportunities.

Downtown Frenchtown, Frenchtown Borough, Hunterdon County Great Neighborhood Located on the Delaware River, Frenchtown’s historic downtown offers charming shops and restaurants that grow its tourist trade, as well as a variety of housing types.

Pier Village, Long Branch City, Monmouth County Great Neighborhood From the ashes of a major fire that destroyed Long Branch Pier in 1987, Pier Village has risen as a stunning beach front neighborhood with stores, restaurants and other walkable amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Grove Street Plaza, Jersey City, Hudson County Great Public Place Grove Street Plaza, adjacent to the PATH station, has been transformed into a new center for the cultural and political life of downtown Jersey City. Watch the local ABC News story: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8452640&syndicate=syndicate&section.

Waverly & Lincoln Places, Madison Borough, Morris County Great Public Place As the hub of downtown Madison, Waverly and Lincoln Places boom with bustling stores, entertainment venues, restaurants and regular outdoor events.

Historic Perth Amboy Waterfront, Perth Amboy City, Middlesex County Great Public Place Capitalizing on its spectacular views of Raritan Bay and Staten Island, the Perth Amboy waterfront offers a wide range of recreation opportunities and well-preserved historic features that shine with local pride.

Broad Street, Hopewell Borough, Mercer County Great Street Through sound planning and the combined efforts of local officials, business owners, and residents, Hopewell has retained Broad Street’s historic character while ushering it into a new era of prosperity.

Church Street, Montclair City, Essex County Great Street Just two blocks long, Church Street still manages to excel in all of the elements of a Great Street. Visitors following the S-curve route enjoy the streetscape as it unfolds.

A special thanks to the Great Places in New Jersey judges: Jef Buehler, State Coordinator, Main Street New Jersey & Improvement

District Programs Dan Kennedy, AICP/PP, Deputy Director, NJ Office for Planning Advocacy Charles Latini, Jr., AICP/PP, APA-NJ Chapter President and Principal,

LGH Planning LLC Debbie Lawlor, FAICP/PP, Region I Commissioner, American Institute of

Certified Planners Tony Nelessen, M. ArchUD, PP, CNU, Associate Professor, Rutgers Michael Sullivan, AICP/PP, APA-NJ Urban Design Committee Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP, Director, Arts Build Communities, Rutgers Linda Wills, AICP/PP, LEED Green Associate, Great Places Committee Chair

APA-NJ Great Places Committee: Linda Wills, AICP/PP, Chair Bonnie Flynn, AICP/PP, Chapter Secretary Charles Latini, Jr., AICP/PP, Chapter President

Committee support: Sheena Collum, Executive Director & Grant Hall, Intern, Ramapo College

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