Downtown New Jersey offers a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities for downtown managers, economic development professionals, and public officials to exchange ideas about best practices related to downtown economic development. Check out the opportunities to interact with your peers below.
Join us for Serving Downtown Success: Food Trends, Policy Shifts & Business Innovation, a virtual workshop exploring how evolving restaurant trends are shaping the future of downtowns.
March 25, 2025 – Join us for a virtual listening session – tell us what works (and what we need to improve!) in the transportation system you use every day.
March 25, 2025 – Join us for a virtual listening session – tell us what works (and what we need to improve!) in the transportation system you use every day.
February 7, 2025 – A panel of experts from public, private, and non-profit entities shared their experiences with affordable housing in downtowns across New Jersey.
November 19, 2024 – We hosted a panel of experts at the 2024 NJ League Conference who shared technical and financial resources to help municipalities bolster their business districts.
February 23, 2024 – Tailored for downtown project managers, brand enthusiasts, and retail leaders, this forum dove into the art of Downtown Marketing/Promotion and Storefront Facade Amplification aiming to transform downtowns and urban spaces into vibrant hubs of consumer allure.
January 19, 2024 – DNJ invited members for a demonstration of Placer.ai – a powerful dashboard that helps communities measure success & identify opportunities with foot traffic insights.
December 6, 2023 – Join us for an informal happy hour and networking event to send off 2023.
December 6, 2023 – Join us for an interactive workshop that will provide the ins and outs of organizational strategic planning. And, stay afterward for an end-of-year networking happy hour.
November 14, 2023 – We hosted a panel of experts at the 2023 NJ League Conference who shared creative approaches to ensuring your retail spaces are filled and stay open.
October 19, 2023 – We gathered in Red Bank for the 2023 NJ Downtown Conference & Excellence Awards where industry experts provided insights about downtown management best practices.
September 28, 2023 – DNJ, NJTOD.org, & NJ TRANSIT Transit Friendly Planning hosted a discussion about the intricacies of parking in commercial districts and new residential projects, and the effects of the antiquated parking standards.
