Planning Archives

Sayreville NL Redevelopment Site – Riverton

Project Features:

Guided the redevelopment planning of over 400 acres and 3 miles of waterfront into a large-scale, mixed-use destination.

Prepared the official Redevelopment Plan in coordination with SERA, legal counsel, environmental consultants, and financial advisors.

Developed and administered a Request for Proposals (RFP) and led evaluation efforts resulting in selection of a nationally recognized redeveloper.

Supported a $1.9 billion phased redevelopment program anticipated to generate significant long-term economic and tax revenue.

Integrated substantial open space preservation, securing additional funding through coordination with County Open Space and NJDEP Green Acres programs.

Program Elements:

1.4 million SF retail, including a 550,000 SF power center

Residential development with approximately 2,000 units (multifamily and single-family)

2 million SF office space and 425+ hotel rooms

Entertainment, conference center, marina, and regional attractions

Services Provided:

Redevelopment Planning and Policy Development

Public–Private Partnership Advisory

RFP Development and Proposal Evaluation

Open Space and Land Preservation Planning

Interagency Coordination and Funding Support

New Brunswick Master Plan

Project Features:

Prepared a comprehensive Master Plan Update for the City of New Brunswick to guide long-term growth and ensure compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law.
Established a unified vision that balances neighborhood character preservation with smart growth, mixed-use development, and open space protection.
Integrated land use, housing, circulation, utilities, community facilities, open space, recreation, and recycling elements into a cohesive planning framework.
Conducted in-depth analyses of transportation and utility infrastructure to support future development and improve congestion, mobility, and access.
Led extensive public engagement and stakeholder outreach, incorporating input from City staff, elected officials, and residents through community meetings and events.
Advanced sustainability and climate resiliency through preparation of a Climate Change Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCHVA) and associated resilience strategies.
Supported post-adoption implementation through a Zoning Ordinance Update, translating Master Plan recommendations into enforceable development regulations.
Helped position New Brunswick for post-COVID economic growth, contributing to major redevelopment initiatives, institutional expansion, and increased tax ratables.

Services Provided:

Comprehensive Master Planning and Policy Development
Land Use, Housing, Circulation, and Utilities Planning
Sustainability and Climate Resiliency Planning
Climate Change Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCHVA)
GIS Spatial Analysis and Mapping
Development Build-Out and Data Analysis
Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Zoning Ordinance and Regulatory Updates
Strategic Implementation and Action Planning