“New Development Around Transit Stations
in New Jersey and the
Demographic and Economic Implications.”
The presentation, followed by a moderated discussion, will serve to provide residents with more information and opportunity for conversation on the issues surrounding the development of a transit village, something the mayor of West Windsor is proposing for the Princeton Junction train station. The program is sponsored by the Princeton Junction Neighborhoods’ Coalition in its continuing series to engage and inform the community on important issues. The event it is free and open to the public.
Dr. Wells is directing research, funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, on the degree of success achieved by those municipalities selected for the state's Transit Village Program. She is also in charge of producing an electronic newsletter, Transit-Friendly Development, on TOD for NJ TRANSIT. In addition, she oversees the Pedestrian/Bicycle Resource activities at the Center.
Dr. Wells is regarded as a housing and land use specialist with a unique dual background: First, as a skilled entrepreneur in building and development, in both urban and suburban settings, with a track record of planning and directing complex projects that attracted financial, governmental, and community support. Secondly, as a graduate school professor teaching and doing research in urban planning with a personal understanding of the practical effects of government finance, housing, and land use policies on building and development. Over the last twelve years she has taught graduate courses in housing development, housing economics and markets, housing policy and real estate in the Graduate Urban Planning program at the Edward J. Bloustein School, Rutgers University.
Dr. Wells holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Policy Development from Rutgers University, an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a B.S. from Florida State University.
Dr. Wells and Dr. John Renne are the authors of
The Princeton Junction Neighborhoods' Coalition was organized in January 2005 and its mission is to act as an advocate for concerns and issues identified and shared by the Princeton Junction neighborhoods' residents to promote and participate in positive and responsible change and sustainability. More information about the organization, including its meeting schedule, can be found at http://www.princetonol.com/groups/pjnc/