Creating Vibrant Downtowns: Balancing People, Parking, & Deliveries
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Forums & Workshops
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.
Upcoming Forums
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Past Forums
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TOD in Your Downtown Forum: Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities
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.
Resources for your Downtown
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.
Elevating Downtown Experiences
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.
Placer.ai Demo
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.
Happy Hour Networking Event
December 6, 2023 – Join us for an informal happy hour and networking event to send off 2023.
Planning for Your Town’s Future: Strategic Planning Know How
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.
Attract & Retain Downtown Retail
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.
Annual NJ Downtown Conference Explores Big Ideas for Downtowns
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.
People, Parking, and Planning: Placing People above Parking
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.
Reform on the Rocks: NJ’s Struggle with Liquor Licenses
June 23, 2023 – We hosted a session at the NJ Planning and Redevelopment Conference talking about liquor license reform.