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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 1d

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Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All | New Jersey Future

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 1d

Building upon the Mt. Laurel Doctrine, responses from recent poll show NJ Voters support comprehensive housing reform #morehousingoptions #zoningreform #greathomesforallNJ

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 3d

Last month, we celebrated 50 years of Fair Share Housing Center at Cultivating an Inclusive New Jersey — a powerful night of community, justice, and connection.

Thank you for showing up, supporting, and believing in a NJ where everyone belongs.

Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 8d

We’re excited to welcome Crystal Charley as Fair Share’s new Policy Manager! A longtime ally and former President of the Southern Burlington County NAACP—a plaintiff in the Mount Laurel case—Crystal brings deep experience in policy, advocacy, and community engagement.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 9d

Every New Jersey resident should have the freedom to live in a home they can afford. That’s why Assembly Democrats fought for a new law that makes sure we have enough housing available for families. Yesterday’s ruling is a welcome development. Read more here from @fairsharehousing.bsky.social

Lawsuit Attempting to Block NJ’s Affordable Housing Law Dismissed With Prejudice - Fair Share Housing Center

Today, Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit attempting to overturn New Jersey’s landmark new affordable

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 10d

Good news: Today, a judge dismissed the lawsuit trying to overturn NJ’s landmark new affordable housing law.

While a few wealthy towns waste taxpayer $$ fighting affordable homes, the vast majority of towns are embracing the law & building stronger communities: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 14d

We all know New Jersey is at a crossroads. What does it mean for our education and housing policies?

Join us at Princeton on Oct. 15 for a thought-provoking discussion with leading luminaries.

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register here: tinyurl.com/CrossroadsNJ...

Join us on October 15 at 6PM for a panel featuring Peggy Bailey of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Staci Berger of the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ, Jesselly De La Cruz of the Latino Action Network Foundation, Adam Gordon of Fair Share Housing Center, and Robert Kim of the Education Law Center as we explore the state of housing, land use, and education policy in New Jersey.

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Peggy Bailey @peggybaileydc.bsky.social · 15d

Excited to join @staciberger.bsky.social, Adam Gordon @fairsharehousing.bsky.social, Bob Kim @edlawcenter.bsky.social & Jesselly De La Cruz Latino Action Foundation Network on Oct. 15 for 4th Crossroads NJ Conversation to discuss solutions for New Jersey’s housing, land use, & education challenges.

The Future of Housing and Education in New Jersey

Join us on October 15 at Princeton University for a powerful panel on housing and education—part of the 2025 Crossroads NJ Conversations.

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Barbara Samuels @bsamuels72.bsky.social · 18d

“Today, more than 400,000 New Jerseyans live in homes created through the Mount Laurel doctrine. Fifty years after the original ruling, it stands as one of the most durable and impactful examples of state constitutional law being used to confront structural inequality.”

Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 18d

50 years ago, NJ’s Supreme Court ruled every town must create its fair share of affordable homes.

Today, that framework is stronger than ever — and a national model.

For @statecourtreport.org, @jagdavies.bsky.social explores NJ's lessons for other U.S. states: statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

Mount Laurel at 50: New Jersey’s Blueprint for Dismantling Residential Segregation

Fifty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court created a groundbreaking affordable housing framework. A new law gives it real teeth.

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The Fund for NJ @fundfornj.bsky.social · 18d

The fourth and fi nal Crossroads NJ Conversation is on Wednesday, October 15. Join leading experts in housing and education policy for this last conversation in the series.
Free registration: tinyurl.com/CrossroadsNJ2025-4
#CrossroadsNJ2025

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 18d

50 years ago, NJ’s Supreme Court ruled every town must create its fair share of affordable homes.

Today, that framework is stronger than ever — and a national model.

For @statecourtreport.org, @jagdavies.bsky.social explores NJ's lessons for other U.S. states: statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

Mount Laurel at 50: New Jersey’s Blueprint for Dismantling Residential Segregation

Fifty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court created a groundbreaking affordable housing framework. A new law gives it real teeth.

statecourtreport.org

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · 25d

Earlier this month, Passaic passed a new law that caps rent increases at 3% and ends vacancy decontrol.

Read more about the tremendous work by tenant organizers & @maketheroadnj.bsky.social to protect Passaic's residents from displacement and homelessness: www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

This N.J. city just took an important step to keep rents from skyrocketing

Passaic's new rent control ordinance cuts maximum annual increases in half and eliminates a loophole that allowed landlords to dramatically raise rents when tenants moved out.

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Sep 10

Just 1 week away! Join us Sept 18 for Cultivating an Inclusive NJ — our 50th anniversary grand finale! Food, drinks, live music & powerful community connection. Tickets going fast — get yours now!

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · Sep 9

One year ago today, legislation (A2280) was signed into law, taking a stand against housing discrimination. Appraisal bias doesn’t just devalue a single home. As Eric Dobson of @fairsharehousing.bsky.social reminds us, it robs minority communities of generational wealth. youtube.com/shorts/WJxXc...

One Year Later: How NJ Took Action Against Housing Discrimination

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Sep 9

A long-awaited victory in Hoboken!

In 2012, we sued four developers for failing to provide legally-required affordable units. Now, a judge has ordered: no new luxury leases until affordable units are filled.

@gothamist.com's @mehayes.bsky.social has the details: gothamist.com/news/judge-s...

Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones

Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge.

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Barbara Samuels @bsamuels72.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is what is possible w/ state mandates for inclusion of a fair share of affordable housing, coupled w/ persistent enforcement. Not only inclusion on a building by building level, but town by town.
It doesnt just happen…

Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Sep 3

423 NJ towns have filed plans to create their fair share of affordable housing—many more than ever before.

But 16 towns are trying to shirk NJ's affordable housing law—and we just filed challenges to hold them accountable.

Read more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...

Housing Plan Challenge Deadline: Many of NJ’s Largest Suburbs Adopt Strongest Plans Ever, While A Small Few Attempt to Flaunt Law - Fair Share Housing Center

Record 423 Municipalities Adopt Plans to Meet NJ’s Affordable Housing Requirements — Many More Than Ever Before

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Sep 3

423 NJ towns have filed plans to create their fair share of affordable housing—many more than ever before.

But 16 towns are trying to shirk NJ's affordable housing law—and we just filed challenges to hold them accountable.

Read more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...

Housing Plan Challenge Deadline: Many of NJ’s Largest Suburbs Adopt Strongest Plans Ever, While A Small Few Attempt to Flaunt Law - Fair Share Housing Center

Record 423 Municipalities Adopt Plans to Meet NJ’s Affordable Housing Requirements — Many More Than Ever Before

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Make the Road New Jersey 🦋 @maketheroadnj.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎉 VICTORY!

In a unanimous vote, Passaic stabilizes rents at 3% and becomes the 5th city in NJ to eliminate vacancy decontrol! This new housing ordinance will impact more than 10,000 tenants, nearly half of the city’s renter population.

#PassaicTenants #RentersRising

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · Sep 2

NEW: As the housing affordability crisis deepens, NJ's 1975 high court decision outlawing exclusionary zoning serves as a powerful model for other states. @jagdavies.bsky.social new piece explores one of the most compelling examples of state constitutional law being used to promote civil rights.

Mount Laurel at 50: New Jersey’s Blueprint for Dismantling Residential Segregation

Fifty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court created a groundbreaking affordable housing framework. A new law gives it real teeth.

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Jag Davies 🌹 @jagdavies.bsky.social · Sep 2

My new piece for @brennancenter.org's @statecourtreport.org looks at how New Jersey built the strongest statewide policy in the U.S. to *require* that every municipality create its fair share of affordable homes: statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

Mount Laurel at 50: New Jersey’s Blueprint for Dismantling Residential Segregation

Fifty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court created a groundbreaking affordable housing framework. A new law gives it real teeth.

statecourtreport.org

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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · Sep 2

NEW: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the NJ Supreme Court's Mount Laurel decision outlawing exclusionary zoning in the state. Jag Davies @fairsharehousing.bsky.social gives a fascinating account of the groundbreaking ruling & long fight over enforcement. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

Mount Laurel at 50: New Jersey’s Blueprint for Dismantling Residential Segregation

Fifty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court created a groundbreaking affordable housing framework. A new law gives it real teeth.

statecourtreport.org

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great work by advocates & policymakers to restore part of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund that was cut in the NJ state budget 🙌

But the job is far from done — fully restoring the trust fund and securing a long-term, stable funding stream is essential to addressing the housing crisis.

Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️

Housing Advocates Celebrate $45M Down Payment to AHTF, Call for Full & Sustainable Funding

“Let’s finish the job & ensure the AHTF is fully & sustainably funded so every community can provide the affordable homes our residents need.” -Matthew Hersh
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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us Thurs, Sept 18 for Cultivating an Inclusive NJ — Fair Share Housing Center’s 50th anniversary finale + fundraiser! Let’s celebrate progress & power the future together. Tickets going fast—don’t miss out!

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Barbara Samuels @bsamuels72.bsky.social · Aug 22

The best in the nation, thanks largely to the persistance of @fairsharehousing.bsky.social
As famous as the Mt Laurel doctrine is among affordable and fair housing advocates, if anything it is under appreciated recent advocates of zoning reform focused mostly on market rate housing and cities.

Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks to NJ's new law strengthening the Mount Laurel Doctrine, far more towns are creating affordable housing than ever before.

Excellent reporting on NJ's affordable housing requirements — the strongest in the U.S. — by @roshanabraham.bsky.social for @nextcity.org & @shelterforce.bsky.social:

Fifty Years After Mount Laurel, Affordable Housing Is Gaining Ground in New Jersey

A 2024 law codifying the state’s Mount Laurel doctrine is speeding up construction and shifting local politics, even as lawsuits linger.

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