NJ News – Page 7 – The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter

A former industrial city, Garwood is trying to outgrow that past by redeveloping old industrial sites near its NJ Transit station and bus service.

Wesmont Station Picks up the Pace

Redevelopment of a former industrial in site in Wood-Ridge as a transit-oriented development near the new Wesmont station is making progress.

In 2010 Montclair and Somerville were designated as the state’s latest Transit Villages after demonstrating a sustained commitment to TOD.

In May 2010, The Avenue at South Orange officially opened to the public.

When completed in mid-2012, the Gateway will combine residential, commercial and educational uses, and provide additional parking in the downtown.

Redevelopment efforts in the City of Elizabeth have been given a boost this past year with the completion of the Elizabeth I. Kellogg building.

Located only 8 miles from Manhattan, Newark enjoys a number of distinct advantages that makes it an obvious case for transit-oriented development.

The first phase of a mixed-use transit-oriented development community in Bordentown will likely begin this year.

In November 2009 Pleasantville signed a master developer’s agreement with River Development, LLC for the City Center Redevelopment project.

The Delaware River Port Authority is currently examining proposals to help transform the 9.1-acre Collingswood Station Transit Village.