Project Category: Planning

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