BFJ Planning’s 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development for the Town of Brookfield, CT, was unanimously adopted on September 4. The Plan will guide local growth, zoning, land use, and infrastructure planning for the next decade. < Back Brookfield Planning Commission Adopts 2025 Plan of Conservation And Development Rich Kirby Read Article Sep 9, 2025 BFJ Planning’s 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development for the Town of Brookfield, CT, was unanimously adopted on September 4. The Plan will guide local growth, zoning, land use, and infrastructure planning for the next decade. Previous Next 1/1

The Peekskill Herald Sep 11, 2025 Developers Present Boutique Hotel, Mixed-Use Plans for Waterfront BFJ staffed a booth at Peekskill's Waterfront Development Open House on September 6. BFJ is working with the City of Peekskill, NY on a Cumulative Environmental Impact Report to provide an initial, generic assessment of potential significant environmental impacts from waterfront transit-oriented development (TOD) on three City-owned parking lots located just east of the Metro North Railroad tracks. Read More Patch Sep 9, 2025 Brookfield Planning Commission Adopts 2025 Plan of Conservation And Development BFJ Planning’s 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development for the Town of Brookfield, CT, was unanimously adopted on September 4. The Plan will guide local growth, zoning, land use, and infrastructure planning for the next decade. Read More Red Bank Green Jul 11, 2025 The Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan is unanimously approved by the Borough Council BFJ's Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan will transform a 25-acre tract allowing for mixed use development and green spaces near the train station. Read More Rockland County Times Jun 12, 2025 Rockland Planners Hold Final Public Meeting BFJ Planning has held public meetings in each of Rockland County’s five towns to hear views, ideas, and concerns in order to prepare the county’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update and Generic Environmental Impact Statement. Read More Red Bank Green Jun 11, 2025 Planning Board OK's Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan Red Bank Green highlights the Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan, a plan developed by BFJ Planning and PE to transform a NJ Transit station parking lot and nearby properties into apartment buildings and new public plazas, “Planning Board OK’s Red Bank Train Station Redevelopment Plan.” The plan follows up on BFJ’s 2023 master plan for the Borough of Red Bank, NJ. NJTOD, NJ Transit’s newsletter, shared the story, as did TAPinto Red Bank. Read More Westchester Municipal Planning Federation May 29, 2025 One White Plains Comprehensive Plan Wins WMPF Award! BFJ Planning is honored to receive a Planning Achievement Award from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation for the One White Plains Comprehensive Plan. Read More East Hampton Star May 8, 2025 Ideas Abound for Village’s Future The East Hampton Star recaps a virtual workshop led by BFJ Planning’s Noah Levine and Emily Tolbert about the comprehensive plan for East Hampton Village Read More Rockland County Times Mar 27, 2025 Rockland County Community Advisory Working Group Kicks Off Comprehensive Plan BFJ Planning has been retained to update Rockland County's comprehensive plan. The first meeting, held on March 19th, kicked off the 18 month planning process. Read More Patch Feb 13, 2025 Greenburgh Town Board hires BFJ for Four Corners Mixed-Use Zoning BFJ Planning has been awarded a contract by the Greenburgh Town Board to prepare zoning ordinance amendments in connection with a Four Corners Smart Growth Zoning program grant. Read More TAPinto Red Bank Jan 9, 2025 Red Bank Planning Board Approves Environmental Resource Inventory Draft Susan Favate, BFJ Planning, presented a draft Environmental Review Inventory (ERI) at a public hearing. The Board unanimously approved the ERI which will amend the borough's Master Plan. Read More The East Hampton Star Dec 12, 2024 Neighbors Showed Up to Talk East Hampton Village's Future BFJ Planning is assisting the Village of East Hampton on its Comprehensive Plan Update and hosted the first public workshop on December 6, 2024. Read More TAPinto Jersey City Dec 2, 2024 Jersey City Accepts 5-Year UEZ Zone Development Plan And Adjusts Boundaries BFJ Planning and Urbanomics were retained by the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) to draft the 5-Year Zone Development Plan and Boundary Modifications. Read More Milford-Orange Times Nov 12, 2024 Orange Residents Invited To Weigh In On Town Plan BFJ Planning is working with the Town of Orange, CT to update their Plan of Conservation and Development. The first public workshop was held on November 13, 2024. Read More Long Island Press Oct 1, 2024 Planning committee seeks public input for grant projects BFJ Planning is working with Mineola, NY on the New York Forward grant program. A second public workshop was held on September 30, 2024 to present public and private grant projects to the community for input. Read More Asbury Park Press Aug 5, 2024 What should developer build next to Red Bank train station? Here is what neighbors want. Susan Favate is quoted about BFJ's redevelopment planning work around the NJ Transit station in Red Bank: “The new development will promote “a walkable, pedestrian-oriented, active, vibrant lifestyle." Read More Long Island Herald Aug 2, 2024 City’s comprehensive plan is a guide for next 15 years On Tuesday, July 23, The City of Glen Cove Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan with Sustainability Elements, developed by BFJ Planning, was adopted by a unanimous city council vote. Read More TAPinto Red Bank Aug 1, 2024 Revitalizing Red Bank: Community Input Asked to Shape Train Station Redevelopment A BFJ Planning team, led by Susan Favate, hosted a workshop to hear from the public about their desires for the redevelopment of a parking lot at the Red Bank train station. Read More redbankgreen Jul 31, 2024 Red Bankers Post Wish List for Train Station Plan A BFJ Planning team, led by Susan Favate, hosted a workshop to hear from the public about their desires for the redevelopment of a parking lot at the Red Bank train station. Read More Jul 23, 2024 Adopted: City of Glen Cove Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan with Sustainability Elements BFJ's Glen Cove Comprehensive Plan was adopted by a unanimous City Council vote on July 23, 2024. Read More Jul 15, 2024 Edison Township Master Plan Adopted BFJ’s Edison Township Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Edison Planning Board on July 15, 2024. Read More Latest News.

BFJ staffed a booth at Peekskill's Waterfront Development Open House on September 6. BFJ is working with the City of Peekskill, NY on a Cumulative Environmental Impact Report to provide an initial, generic assessment of potential significant environmental impacts from waterfront transit-oriented development (TOD) on three City-owned parking lots located just east of the Metro North Railroad tracks. < Back Developers Present Boutique Hotel, Mixed-Use Plans for Waterfront Regina Clarkin Read Article Sep 11, 2025 BFJ staffed a booth at Peekskill's Waterfront Development Open House on September 6. BFJ is working with the City of Peekskill, NY on a Cumulative Environmental Impact Report to provide an initial, generic assessment of potential significant environmental impacts from waterfront transit-oriented development (TOD) on three City-owned parking lots located just east of the Metro North Railroad tracks. Previous Next 1/1

BFJ Team. Evan Accardi Planner Evan Accardi is a recent addition to the BFJ team, with prior experience in project management, community engagement, and resiliency planning. Evan has particular interest in sustainability and land use planning, building on his dedication to equity and community considerations. Prior to joining BFJ, Evan has worked for Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop (MUDW), in addition to years of experience in the public health and clinical research industries.

Featured Projects. Stapleton Senior Houses Environmental Assessment Staten Island, New York BFJ Planning (BFJ) was retained by BFC Partners, in conjunction with Community Agency for Senior Citizens, to prepare a federal Environmental Assessment (EA) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a new low-income residential housing project, consisting of 105 low-income rental senior units, on a 1.07-acre portion of the Stapleton Houses property, located at 210 Broad Street. The project required the disposition of the 1.07-acre parcel to BFC Partners which required both United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) approvals. The project also required authorization to exceed the height and setback requirements in an R5 Residential Zoning District pursuant to New York Zoning Resolution and a Mayoral override of New York City Zoning Resolution parking and groundfloor use requirements. NYCHA was required to provide parking for 42.5% of the units located at the NYCHA Stapleton Housing Complex. In addition, the project required an amendment to the official City Map to eliminate an existing sewer easement as well as Subdivision Plat Approval. The EA was prepared to satisfy both the requirements of the NEPA and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). In addition, since the project was located in New York City, the EA used the methodology contained in the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Technical Manual to determine project impacts. The EA included detailed analyses of land use impacts, visual resources and shadows, traffic and parking, noise, and construction impacts. The project received a negative declaration from NYCHA in 2007. Client BFC Partners Year 2007

Featured Projects. Netivot Shalom Daycare Traffic Study Teaneck, NJ BFJ was retained by the Congregation Netivot Shalom to assist in the site plan approval process for this sanctuary and child care facility. BFJ estimated parking demands and traffic impacts and assisted in the design of the site plan. Client Netivot Shalom Year 2025

Featured Projects. Community Workshop Scenario 1- The Airport remains open with limited new development of aviation uses Graphic Credit: Perkins Eastman Scenario 2- Closure of Runway 11-29 and development of industrial uses. Graphic Credit: Perkins Eastman Scenario 2- Closure of Runway 11-29 and development of industrial uses. Graphic Credit: Perkins Eastman Graphic Credit: Perkins Eastman Scenario 2- Closure of Runway 11-29 and development of industrial uses. Graphic Credit: Perkins Eastman Hartford-Brainard Airport Property Study Hartford, CT BFJ Planning directed a year-long study on behalf of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to determine the highest and best use of the Hartford-Brainard Airport property. The methodology encompassed market and fiscal assessments, environmental and flood control evaluations, and airport regulatory and contractual obligations. The study culminated in a recommendation to keep the airport open but to close the seldom-used crosswind runway for development of industrial uses on the site. This recommendation was based upon the analysis of alternative uses, the high development costs of such uses, and the isolation of the airport from adjacent community and neighborhood services. Client CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and Connecticut Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Year 2022-2024

Featured Projects. Bartlett Dairy RFEI, CEQR, and ULURP Queens, New York On behalf of Bartlett Dairy, BFJ served as a consultant to guide the client through the process of purchasing and developing city-owned property near JFK Airport, for use as a new distribution facility. The project included development of an operating pro forma, site plan and conceptual building design, a review of zoning requirements and an outline of economic development impacts. BFJ brought the project through the New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) process. Client New York City Economic Development Corporation Year

Featured Projects. Occupancy On Street Parking North Williamsburg Transportation Study Brooklyn, New York BFJ Planning was retained by the New York City Department of Transportation to address parking and goods movement issues in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY. This study was commissioned on behalf the council district, whose residents voiced concerned over traffic impacts of recent residential development and a growing industrial business zone. For the parking component, BFJ conducted an extensive survey of on and off-street parking locations, regulations, and utilization data in a study area consisting of over 1,000 block faces. The survey team also documented instances of double parking, illegal parking, truck loading, and unique parking situations to diagnose parking shortfalls. BFJ assembled the existing conditions and parking occupancy survey results into a GIS database. Recommendations were developed to address parking supply shortfalls for various user groups. For the study’s goods movement component, BFJ conducted an inventory of truck routes and reviewed the effectiveness of existing truck route signage. BFJ determined origin and destination of truck trips by identifying and interviewing major truck trip generators. Truck mobility demand was assessed by applying existing traffic data to a GIS network dataset of truck routes and commercial and industrial corridors. Recommendations were provided to address truck loading and layover issues, routing, and roadway capacity constraints. Client New York City Department of Transportation Year 2017

Featured Projects. Mount Kisco Comprehensive Plan and Form-Based Zoning Mount Kisco, New York BFJ Planning worked with the Village of Mount Kisco to create a comprehensive plan update that capitalized on the Village’s strategic location in Westchester County along the Metro-North Harlem Line. The 2018 update built on the Village’s existing Vision and Goals while adding new focus areas on Sustainability and the Downtown. With a walkable downtown and many open space resources, the Village is well-placed to further promote active design and complete streets programs to link neighborhoods to parks and schools. Even with these advantages, BFJ focused on strategies to assist the Village in preparing for evolving trends in the local and regional economy, transportation options, and principles of smart growth and sustainability. The area around the Mount Kisco train station was a key focus area, with the North and South Moger Lots great opportunities for new transit-oriented development. As part of the plan update, BFJ created a new downtown form-based overlay zoning code to promote contextual design, improved streetscapes, and walkability. The plan also included conceptual designs for the Moger Lots to assist a parallel effort to prepare the Village to seek a development partner to create a mixed-use development near the train station. BFJ also prepared a Generic Environmental Impact Statement analyzing the Comprehensive Plan Update and proposed Zoning Code Amendments. For this project, BFJ was the leader of a multi-disciplinary team of consultants, which included Barton Partners, JMC Engineering, Urbanomics, and MUD Workshop. The comprehensive plan and zoning revisions were adopted in early 2019. Voted the 2021 recipient of the Heissenbuttel Award for Planning Excellence by the New York Planning Federation. Client Village of Mount Kisco Year 2019

Featured Projects. University at Buffalo 2020 Master Plan Buffalo, New York BFJ Planning prepared the transportation element of the University at Buffalo 2020 Master Plan. The key issues of the 2020 Master Plan are the redesign of the North campus to make it more pedestrian friendly and sustainable, circulation improvements for the South Campus, and the development of the downtown campus. A major part of BFJ’s involvement was to improve the transit connections among the three campuses and to implement an aggressive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program. BFJ met several times with the University stakeholders, local institutions, and community groups to develop the TDM programs. Various levels of TDM strategies were translated into parking and traffic generation gains. Client University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY) Year 2009

Featured Projects. Pleasantville Comprehensive Plan and Planning Advisory Services Pleasantville, New York Comprehensive Plan (2016) BFJ Planning was retained by the Village of Pleasantville to update its Master Plan, with a primary focus on the Central Business District. The Village was interested in building on the economic development potential of key downtown assets such as its Metro-North train station, the Jacob Burns Film Center and municipally owned land, while preserving Pleasantville’s small-scale character and quality of life. The Plan was prepared in close cooperation with the Village Board, who took an active role in drafting the Plan’s content and recommendations, and also incorporated an interactive public outreach process. Key recommendations included downtown zoning revisions and intersection improvements to enhance walkability and create new public open space. Zoning Code Revisions (2017 and 2021) As a follow-up to the Master Plan work, BFJ prepared a series of zoning code revisions focused on the downtown area. The revisions provided greater flexibility in developing multifamily housing in the Central Business District, including a package of zoning incentives to facilitate mixed-use, transit-oriented development, as well as changes to required parking. In 2021, in response to concerns about the scale of new residential devleopment, BFJ prepared revisions to the Village’s single-family zoning districts to incorporate floor area ratio (FAR) provisions. All of these zoning efforts also included environmental review to ensure compliance with SEQR regulations. Transit-Oriented Development Review (2018-2020) BFJ reviewed the first development project to use the new downtown zoning development incentives, a proposed 110,000-square-foot mixed-use building fronting Memorial Plaza, across from the train station. The project, under construction as of 2021, includes 79 apartment units and ground-floor retail space over three stories of structured parking. It will also incorporate a public linear park connecting Memorial Plaza with a Village-owned parking lot to the rear of the building, and improvements to the street serving the lot and the proposed building, to re-establish a street grid and enhance circulation. The building’s parking garage will provide for a shared parking supply that can accommodate local merchants and employees as well as rail commuters. Downtown Parking Study (2019 and 2021) The Village retained BFJ to study options to mitigate the loss of public parking spaces resulting from the redesign of Memorial Plaza. Work included a parking occupancy survey of all downtown on- and off-street parking and a review of possibilities for expanding capacity through reconfiguration of spaces, permitting changes, and parking management strategies. BFJ recommended a permit pricing strategy to shift parking demand to high-occupancy areas to areas with more vacancies, as well as improvements the parking payment and enforcement system and better dissemination of parking information. Client Village of Pleasantville Year 2016-2021