New Jersey Future

Great session, love the format!

Interesting speaker and subject; could have used a few more slides in his presentation; Was looking for some more nuts and bolts - REAL life situations than I received.

I always have the most difficulty with this morning plenary session as I am not a morning person. I always need something a little exciting. This session did not provide that...

More information about the specific incentives that were being discussed could have been provided. There seemed to be an assumption that everyone fully understands or knows about the current state incentives that are available.

This was a fascinating presentation. I really enjoyed it.

The panel was comprised of planners and elected officials who live and breathe the NJ State Plan. They were passionate and offered a conversational and participatory approach, inviting professionals and citizen planners an opportunity to provide their own insights. I have hope for the State Plan implementation!

A detailed examination of the use of incentives including competition, CAPS, ROI, offering all points of view.

Fun topics created some good conversations.

Very compelling presentation that left the audience wanting to learn more.

Good general session.

Opportunity to follow up with panelists was good.

I was expecting and wanting a very elementary description of what these spaces are and why they are important but the presentation appeared to be geared for a more knowing audience.

Painted a dim outlook on funding infrastructure.

Very informative on pending legislation.

The information was helpful, however I would have liked more information on how to gain leverage in order to create and implement equitable redevelopment.

Options like utilizing two, three, and four family homes as well as accessory and garage apartments yielded densities I was not expecting. I would have liked more resources like good examples of ordinances which are more accommodating to this type of development

This was an excellent seminar that covered some of the most important infrastructure issues in the state.

Manny provided an incredibly depth and engaging presentation on water affordability. I look forward to tracking where is research goes in the policy and planning realm.

Speaker was exceptionally knowledgeable, and well spoken and provided valuable insight and discussion.

Good opening plenary with great examples and discussion of a variety of locations that have been transformed into vibrant corridors of growth and diversity.

Bruce Katz was an excellent speaker with interesting insight and ideas!

I was a little leery of this format - and I still am not sure if it is beneficial in the long run because it is just so much information being sent your way in such a short period of time- but it was very engaging. EVERY speaker was interesting - it was just as much fun to see if they could make their presentation within the allotted time as it was to listen to them. I learned a lot - not sure how much I have retained - and would look forward to being exposed to a future similar program. This is only beneficial if you are able follow up with the speakers. There really isn't enough time for them to make a comprehensive presentation. TAKE GOOD NOTES!

Very insightful about the shift in the role of "bricks and mortar" vs internet shopping, how some shopping malls have re-invented themselves such as becoming a vibrant health and wellness center with complementary mixed- uses; how downtowns still can thrive, etc.

Very good program. Full of information and ideas. Great panel and moderator.

This session included rapid fire presentations from 10 or so speakers. Each speaker was well-prepared and did an amazing job highlighting the key takeaways of their redevelopment projects. The range of subject matters was quite varied - from urban redevelopment to the cultural arts - which made it particularly interesting and informative. I don't remember being so impressed with a workshop session before.