(TRENTON, NJ) -- New Jersey Future (NJF) and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA New Jersey) host the 2025 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference, June 11-13. This hybrid event will be held virtually June 11 and 12 and in person June 13 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
With over 35 timely sessions, this conference dives deep into critical topics including housing, mass transit and transit-oriented development, state and regional planning, sustainability and resilience, open space, and more. Continuing education credits will be available for planners, attorneys, engineers, floodplain managers, and green building professionals.
The New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference is one of the best opportunities for professionals, developers, elected officials, and community leaders to stay ahead of changing demographics, explore emerging trends in New Jersey, and learn methods to address the pressing challenges of advancing smart growth and good urbanism in the nation’s most densely populated state. The in-person day will provide a networking breakfast, two timely keynote sessions, an exhibit hall, and an after-event cocktail reception.
New Jersey Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes sensible and equitable growth to foster healthy, strong, resilient communities in New Jersey. APA New Jersey is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing the practice of planning to create more vibrant communities and lasting impact in New Jersey.
“This conference is where New Jersey’s changemakers come together to move ideas into action,“ said Peter Kasabach, executive director of New Jersey Future. “From national and state policy experts to local leaders, the New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference offers a unique space to explore solutions that shape stronger, more equitable, and resilient communities across our state.”
Sheena Collum, executive director of APA New Jersey also commented. “With significant federal changes underway that directly affect state and local governments, this is a pivotal moment to share information and best practices on how land use is evolving. Housing and redevelopment are especially pressing topics this year, as communities across New Jersey focus on meeting their affordable housing obligations and finalizing their fourth round plans by the end of June.”
This annual conference brings together more than 900 participants from across New Jersey, creating a dynamic space for collaboration, idea exchange, and shared learning—all in service of advancing the Garden State’s future. New Jersey Future and APA New Jersey extend their sincere thanks to this year’s generous sponsors, whose support helps keep the event accessible and provides scholarships to ensure broad participation.
Top sponsors include PSEG, Maraziti Falcon, LLP, PNC Bank, NJ Natural Gas, Inglesino Taylor, NJ Economic Development Authority, Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, NJ Redevelopment Authority, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, Real Estate-NJ and more.
For more information about the 2025 NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference including registration, speakers and sponsorship opportunities, visit the website.
Founded in 1987, New Jersey Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes sensible and equitable growth, redevelopment, and infrastructure investments to foster healthy, strong, resilient communities; protect natural lands and waterways; increase transportation choices beyond cars; provide access to safe, affordable, and aging-friendly neighborhoods; and fuel a strong economy for everyone. New Jersey Future does this through original research, innovative policy development, coalition-building, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance. Embracing differences and advancing fairness is central to New Jersey Future’s mission and operations. New Jersey Future is firmly committed to pursuing greater justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its programs, internal operations, and external communications.
