{"id":3305,"date":"2025-06-02T20:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/?page_id=3305"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:47:48","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/about\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bg-brand-jersey-blue text-white relative mb-10 overflow-hidden\">\n  <div class=\"container py-10 md:py-36 relative\">\n        <div\n      class=\"uppercase w-full md:w-[42%] font-gotham\">\n              <h2 class=\"text-3xl text-brand-grey\">FAQs<\/h2>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h2 md:text-h1 font-bold mt-6\">\n          Learn More About Our Work and How to Get Involved        <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"max-md:hidden absolute top-0 h-full w-[50%] right-0\"\n      style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7848.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-position: top; background-repeat: no-repeat;\">\n      <!-- w-[26.875rem] -->\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-1261152805.svg\" alt=\"hero-banner-vector\"\n        class=\"object-cover object-left absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full lg:h-full lg:w-auto   without-contrast-wave-image block\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-1261152805-1.svg\" alt=\"hero-banner-vector\"\n        class=\"object-cover object-left absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full lg:h-full lg:w-auto contrast-wave-image hidden\">\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7848.jpg\" alt=\"hero-banner-image\"\n      class=\"md:hidden w-full object-contain object-center h-[22rem]\">\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-section\" data-questions='[{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;What is New Jersey Future (NJF)?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;New Jersey Future is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonpartisan nonprofit organization striving for a New Jersey where everyone can thrive. We all deserve to live in safe, affordable neighborhoods with access to transportation beyond cars, open spaces, and clean water.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;What geographical area does New Jersey Future serve?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Our work is statewide with many projects located in specific municipalities, counties, or regions within New Jersey.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;What kind of work does New Jersey Future do?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;We promote healthy, resilient communities. We believe great places create great lives, but great places don\\u2019t just happen. It takes innovative policy, research, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance. Our work spans from housing, transportation, natural lands, to waterways, where we foster vibrant neighborhoods and a strong economy. Explore the issue areas we work on here.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;How do I stay updated on New Jersey Future\\u2019s latest resources and events?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Check the Events section on the website for upcoming webinars, conferences, and events.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay up to date.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Follow our social media channels (&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/NewJerseyFuture\\&quot;&gt;Facebook&lt;\\\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/bsky.app\\\/profile\\\/newjerseyfuture.bsky.social\\&quot;&gt;Bluesky&lt;\\\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/NewJerseyFuture\\&quot;&gt;X&lt;\\\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/newjerseyfuture\\\/\\&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;\\\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/2138756\\\/\\&quot;&gt;LinkedIn&lt;\\\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCst7zIMf1bJfE93yxaEFNXg\\&quot;&gt;YouTube&lt;\\\/a&gt;).&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;How is New Jersey Future funded to do the important work you do for our state?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;New Jersey Future is supported by foundations, corporations, and individuals that understand collaborative work is needed to revitalize New Jersey\\u2019s cities and towns, protect the state\\u2019s open spaces, provide a broader, more affordable range of housing choices, and expand transportation options. To learn more about how you can deepen your commitment to this work, please visit our Donate page.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;Can New Jersey Future help my town?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;We work with municipalities and local governments on redevelopment, planning, stormwater and environmental issues, governance, infrastructure, and more. We often provide tools, data, guidelines, help navigating funding issues, and policy recommendations to assist local planning efforts. Connect with us to find out if our expertise is the right fit for your project!&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;I\\u2019m familiar with Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and\\\/or Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;As a member of Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All, New Jersey Future also serves as the \\u201cbackbone\\u201d staff for the collaboratives. NJF staff coordinate daily operations, helping each collaborative achieve its shared goals.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;I\\u2019m familiar with Redeveloping Trenton\\u2019s Riverfront, Capital Park, and\\\/or the Clean Water, Healthy Families, Good Jobs campaign. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;New Jersey Future is a partner of these campaigns and serves as the \\u201cbackbone\\u201d staff. NJF staff coordinate the day-to-day activities of each campaign in support of its shared purpose.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;How can I access New Jersey Future\\u2019s research?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;All reports, primers, data tools, and other published materials are available through the Resources section of our website. You can find blog posts in the News section.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;Where can I find examples of smart growth in action?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Check out our Smart Growth Awards section to explore the plans and redevelopment projects we\\u2019ve awarded for following smart growth principles to make their communities healthier and more resilient.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;How are land use and community design connected to public health?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age shape their health and well-being. These are called social determinants of health or non-medical factors that impact health outcomes. These factors include traditional planning domains such as transportation, housing, green spaces, and social domains like good schools and access to good jobs.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;},{&quot;question&quot;:&quot;What does this term mean?&quot;,&quot;answer&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Smart growth&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is development and redevelopment that serves the environment, the economy, and the community. It concentrates development into already-existing communities where infrastructure exists and natural hazards can be avoided. It addresses the inherent interconnections between environmental protection, social equity, public health, and economic sustainability. Learn more about smart growth in our Smart Growth 101 section.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Redevelopment&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is reinvestment in neighborhoods and commercial areas to replace or repair previously developed buildings or plots of land that are in substandard condition or are no longer useful in their current state.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zoning&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is a set of municipal codes that define in which areas residential, commercial, industrial, etc., land uses are permitted or prohibited. Local zoning ordinances contribute to determining how growth happens.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mixed-use&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is a term used to describe how a single building or a complex of buildings is designed to serve multiple purposes, such as offering spaces for housing, retail, offices, amenities, etc.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stormwater&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is when rain or melting snow flows over the ground, picking up and carrying pollutants like motor oil, trash, fertilizer, pesticides, and animal waste into local bodies of water. Stormwater runoff pollutes the majority of New Jersey\\u2019s rivers, streams, and lakes.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Green infrastructure&lt;\\\/strong&gt; comprises stormwater management strategies that enable stormwater and melting snow to soak into soils near where they fall, or be captured for a beneficial re-use such as irrigation or flushing toilets. Keeping runoff out of the storm sewer system improves water quality and minimizes localized flooding. Examples include rain gardens, permeable pavement, street tree trenches, green roofs, and cisterns.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combined sewer systems&lt;\\\/strong&gt; are outdated sewer systems that combine rainfall with industrial and domestic sewage in one pipe. When it rains in communities with combined sewer systems, raw sewage pours into rivers and backs up into basements and onto streets. This is known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). In New Jersey 21 municipalities have combined sewer systems.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VMT&lt;\\\/strong&gt; stands for Vehicle Miles Traveled. It is a metric used in planning to measure both the amount of vehicle trips (personal and commercial) and the distance driven in a given area.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Active transportation&lt;\\\/strong&gt; is a term used to describe walking, biking, and other alternatives to automotive transportation options.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;}]'>\n  <div class=\"mt-10 sm:my-10\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">\n        <div\n          class=\"flex flex-shrink-0 w-full max-w-[31.65rem] border-brand-light-steel-blue border px-6 py-6 rounded relative\">\n          <input type=\"text\"\n            class=\"search-input w-full leading-0 ring-0 outline-0 placeholder:text-brand-slate-grey text-xl pr-24\"\n            placeholder=\"Search By Keyword\" \/>\n\n          <!-- Clear search button -->\n          <div class=\"clear-search absolute right-14 top-0 bottom-0 hidden\">\n            <button type=\"button\"\n              class=\"w-14 cursor-pointer h-full flex justify-center items-center text-brand-slate-grey hover:text-brand-jersey-blue\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8 shrink-0\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Button_-Close.svg\"\n                alt=\"cross-icon\" \/>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"absolute right-3 top-0 bottom-0 flex items-center\">\n            <a class=\"w-9 h-full shrink-0 flex justify-center items-center\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search.svg\"\n                class=\"w-full h-full\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"py-10 h-full sm:min-h-[50vh]\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 sm:gap-10\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand-grey p-4 sm:p-8 space-y-8 w-full sm:w-7\/12\">\n          <!-- Default view (no search query) -->\n          <div class=\"questions-list\">\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"0\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black !text-brand-jersey-blue font-bold active\">\n                    What is New Jersey Future (NJF)?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>New Jersey Future is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonpartisan nonprofit organization striving for a New Jersey where everyone can thrive. We all deserve to live in safe, affordable neighborhoods with access to transportation beyond cars, open spaces, and clean water.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"1\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    What geographical area does New Jersey Future serve?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>Our work is statewide with many projects located in specific municipalities, counties, or regions within New Jersey.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"2\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    What kind of work does New Jersey Future do?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>We promote healthy, resilient communities. We believe great places create great lives, but great places don\u2019t just happen. It takes innovative policy, research, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance. Our work spans from housing, transportation, natural lands, to waterways, where we foster vibrant neighborhoods and a strong economy. Explore the issue areas we work on here.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"3\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    How do I stay updated on New Jersey Future\u2019s latest resources and events?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>Check the Events section on the website for upcoming webinars, conferences, and events.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay up to date.<\/p>\n<p>Follow our social media channels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NewJerseyFuture\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseyfuture.bsky.social\">Bluesky<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NewJerseyFuture\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseyfuture\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/2138756\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCst7zIMf1bJfE93yxaEFNXg\">YouTube<\/a>).<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"4\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    How is New Jersey Future funded to do the important work you do for our state?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>New Jersey Future is supported by foundations, corporations, and individuals that understand collaborative work is needed to revitalize New Jersey\u2019s cities and towns, protect the state\u2019s open spaces, provide a broader, more affordable range of housing choices, and expand transportation options. To learn more about how you can deepen your commitment to this work, please visit our Donate page.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"5\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    Can New Jersey Future help my town?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>We work with municipalities and local governments on redevelopment, planning, stormwater and environmental issues, governance, infrastructure, and more. We often provide tools, data, guidelines, help navigating funding issues, and policy recommendations to assist local planning efforts. Connect with us to find out if our expertise is the right fit for your project!<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"6\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    I\u2019m familiar with Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and\/or Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>As a member of Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All, New Jersey Future also serves as the \u201cbackbone\u201d staff for the collaboratives. NJF staff coordinate daily operations, helping each collaborative achieve its shared goals.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"7\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    I\u2019m familiar with Redeveloping Trenton\u2019s Riverfront, Capital Park, and\/or the Clean Water, Healthy Families, Good Jobs campaign. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>New Jersey Future is a partner of these campaigns and serves as the \u201cbackbone\u201d staff. NJF staff coordinate the day-to-day activities of each campaign in support of its shared purpose.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"8\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    How can I access New Jersey Future\u2019s research?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p>All reports, primers, data tools, and other published materials are available through the Resources section of our website. 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These are called social determinants of health or non-medical factors that impact health outcomes. These factors include traditional planning domains such as transportation, housing, green spaces, and social domains like good schools and access to good jobs.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n                <button data-index=\"11\"\n                  class=\"question-item flex items-center justify-between sm:border-b border-brand-gold gap-6 cursor-pointer transition-colors px-4 py-6 sm:-mx-4 text-left w-full\">\n                  <h3\n                    class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black \">\n                    What does this term mean?                  <\/h3>\n                  <div\n                    class=\"arrow h-10 transition-transform aspect-square flex items-center opacity-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2.svg\" class=\"w-full blue-arrow-right block\"\n                      alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right-2-white.svg\"\n                      class=\"w-full white-arrow-right hidden\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Mobile-only accordion answer (visible only < 640px) -->\n                <div\n                  class=\"answer-panel-mobile overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all duration-500 sm:hidden px-4 bg-white max-sm:border-b border-brand-gold\">\n                  <div class=\"py-6 px-4 space-y-4\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                      <p><strong>Smart growth<\/strong> is development and redevelopment that serves the environment, the economy, and the community. It concentrates development into already-existing communities where infrastructure exists and natural hazards can be avoided. It addresses the inherent interconnections between environmental protection, social equity, public health, and economic sustainability. Learn more about smart growth in our Smart Growth 101 section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Redevelopment<\/strong> is reinvestment in neighborhoods and commercial areas to replace or repair previously developed buildings or plots of land that are in substandard condition or are no longer useful in their current state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zoning<\/strong> is a set of municipal codes that define in which areas residential, commercial, industrial, etc., land uses are permitted or prohibited. Local zoning ordinances contribute to determining how growth happens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mixed-use<\/strong> is a term used to describe how a single building or a complex of buildings is designed to serve multiple purposes, such as offering spaces for housing, retail, offices, amenities, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stormwater<\/strong> is when rain or melting snow flows over the ground, picking up and carrying pollutants like motor oil, trash, fertilizer, pesticides, and animal waste into local bodies of water. Stormwater runoff pollutes the majority of New Jersey\u2019s rivers, streams, and lakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green infrastructure<\/strong> comprises stormwater management strategies that enable stormwater and melting snow to soak into soils near where they fall, or be captured for a beneficial re-use such as irrigation or flushing toilets. Keeping runoff out of the storm sewer system improves water quality and minimizes localized flooding. Examples include rain gardens, permeable pavement, street tree trenches, green roofs, and cisterns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Combined sewer systems<\/strong> are outdated sewer systems that combine rainfall with industrial and domestic sewage in one pipe. When it rains in communities with combined sewer systems, raw sewage pours into rivers and backs up into basements and onto streets. This is known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). In New Jersey 21 municipalities have combined sewer systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VMT<\/strong> stands for Vehicle Miles Traveled. It is a metric used in planning to measure both the amount of vehicle trips (personal and commercial) and the distance driven in a given area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active transportation<\/strong> is a term used to describe walking, biking, and other alternatives to automotive transportation options.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Search results questions -->\n          <div class=\"search-results hidden\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Desktop answers column (unchanged, hidden on mobile) -->\n        <div class=\"w-full relative max-sm:hidden\">\n          <!-- Default view answers -->\n          <div class=\"answers-list\">\n                          <div data-index=\"0\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full active\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">What is New Jersey Future (NJF)?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>New Jersey Future is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonpartisan nonprofit organization striving for a New Jersey where everyone can thrive. We all deserve to live in safe, affordable neighborhoods with access to transportation beyond cars, open spaces, and clean water.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"1\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">What geographical area does New Jersey Future serve?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>Our work is statewide with many projects located in specific municipalities, counties, or regions within New Jersey.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"2\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">What kind of work does New Jersey Future do?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>We promote healthy, resilient communities. We believe great places create great lives, but great places don\u2019t just happen. It takes innovative policy, research, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance. Our work spans from housing, transportation, natural lands, to waterways, where we foster vibrant neighborhoods and a strong economy. Explore the issue areas we work on here.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"3\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">How do I stay updated on New Jersey Future\u2019s latest resources and events?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>Check the Events section on the website for upcoming webinars, conferences, and events.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay up to date.<\/p>\n<p>Follow our social media channels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NewJerseyFuture\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseyfuture.bsky.social\">Bluesky<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NewJerseyFuture\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseyfuture\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/2138756\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCst7zIMf1bJfE93yxaEFNXg\">YouTube<\/a>).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"4\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">How is New Jersey Future funded to do the important work you do for our state?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>New Jersey Future is supported by foundations, corporations, and individuals that understand collaborative work is needed to revitalize New Jersey\u2019s cities and towns, protect the state\u2019s open spaces, provide a broader, more affordable range of housing choices, and expand transportation options. To learn more about how you can deepen your commitment to this work, please visit our Donate page.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"5\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">Can New Jersey Future help my town?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>We work with municipalities and local governments on redevelopment, planning, stormwater and environmental issues, governance, infrastructure, and more. We often provide tools, data, guidelines, help navigating funding issues, and policy recommendations to assist local planning efforts. Connect with us to find out if our expertise is the right fit for your project!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"6\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">I\u2019m familiar with Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and\/or Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>As a member of Jersey Water Works, Lead-Free NJ, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers, and Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All, New Jersey Future also serves as the \u201cbackbone\u201d staff for the collaboratives. NJF staff coordinate daily operations, helping each collaborative achieve its shared goals.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                          <div data-index=\"7\"\n                class=\"answer-item space-y-4 sm:absolute w-full hidden\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-jersey-blue\">I\u2019m familiar with Redeveloping Trenton\u2019s Riverfront, Capital Park, and\/or the Clean Water, Healthy Families, Good Jobs campaign. How is New Jersey Future involved in these efforts?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"w-full htmlBlock !text-p2 font-gotham text-brand-black\">\n                  <p>New Jersey Future is a partner of these campaigns and serves as the \u201cbackbone\u201d staff. 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