The Smart Growth Explorer is an interactive map website where users may explore any area in NJ (from statewide to block/lot) to understand existing data and information that may inform better decision-making at the local level. It was developed by the Office of Planning Advocacy and the NJ MAP team in Rowan University’s Geospatial Research Lab.

Whether it’s to understand current or potential climate impacts, visualize environmental conditions throughout a municipality, or how to better balance municipal economic growth & development pressure alongside current zoning and master planning. 

Please note the NJ Smart Growth Explorer, while supported by and developed with the Office of Planning Advocacy, it is not part of the official State Plan policy map.

To access the Smart Growth Explorer *BETA* site, please click here.

To view training on how to utilize the NJ Smart Growth Explorer, please click here.

*Please note that that training is from the previously recorded September 4, 2024 State Planning Commission meeting. This recording has been edited to only contain the portion on the Commission meeting that relates to the NJ Smart Growth Explorer.