Featured Projects. Harbor Management Area Recreational uses along Croton River Land Use and Planning Areas Recreational uses along Hudson River Recreational uses along Hudson River Croton-on-Hudson Waterfront Plan Croton-on-Hudson, New York BFJ Planning updated the Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The LWRP provided a future land use plan and established policies for the Village’s two coastal areas, the Hudson River and the Croton River. Together, the rivers constitute approximately 71,280 feet of shoreline, which are host to a variety of Village and County owned parks. Other significant waterfront uses include the Metro-North Railroad Station, the Half Moon Bay condominium/marina as well as single family residential neighborhoods oriented towards the water. BFJ worked with the Village to identify measures to maintain and upgrade their extensive park network, improve waterfront access, preserve natural habitats, and guide future development that is harmonious with the goals established by the community. BFJ also prepared the Village’s 2003 Comprehensive Plan, which helped insure that Village-wide policies were consistent with the objectives proposed in the LWRP document adopted in 1992. Client Village of Croton-on-Hudson Year 2015

Featured Projects. Melville Employment Center Plan Huntington, New York BFJ Planning developed an integrated land use, circulation and infrastructure plan for the Melville Employment Center (MEC) in the Town of Huntington. The MEC area of the Town, focused along the Route 110 corridor, is a key commercial concentration in western Suffolk County, and is the Town’s largest source of employment and tax revenue. The MEC is arranged in a traditional suburban, automobile-focused development pattern that is characterized by a clear separation of uses, a lack of pedestrian amenities and limited ground-level activity, all of which contribute to high levels of traffic congestion and other issues affecting quality-of-life. While the MEC experienced massive growth in the 1970’s and 1980’s, in the last few decades, economic development has considerably leveled off. The MEC Plan aims to advance the goals and objectives of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Horizons 2020 and other planning efforts to support the MEC and help it remain competitive as a major employment hub in the region. The vision of the Plan is to provide for future growth that creates a mixed-use center, improves the streetscape and enhances the quality of life for both residents and employees in Melville. The plan’s recommendations include identifying strategic infill development opportunities, zoning code changes to encourage mixed-uses, urban design strategies, multi-modal transportation improvements; streetscape improvements such as landscaping signage, increasing access to open space, and area-wide sewer and stormwater management strategies to address future growth. Client Town of Huntington Year 2016

Featured Projects. Image courtesy of Atelier Christian De Portzamparc Community Board 7- Riverside South New York, New York BFJ Planning was engaged by Manhattan Community Board #7 to advise it, in cooperation with Michael Kwartler and Associates and the Environmental Simulation Center, on the proposal by Extell to develop the southernmost two blocks of Riverside South. Riverside South is a planned development extending along the Hudson River between 72 Street and 59 Street. It includes new streets, an extension of Riverside Park, and 15 parcels most of which have been developed for mixed but primarily residential use. The application from Extell proposed an increase in the density and a change of uses on the remaining three parcels, located between 59 and 61 Streets. The consultant team prepared memos on Urban Design and City Planning Precedents, Open Space Analysis, FAR and Density Analysis, Affordable Housing, Parking, and Circulation. The team also outlined several alternative approaches to the development of the site, suggesting a more complete street system and additional public open space. Client Community Board 7 Year 2010

Featured Projects. Rockland County Riverway Trail Feasibility Study Rockland County, NY BFJ Planning led a team to study the feasibility of a +/- 20-mile shared use path that extends north-south in Rockland County in proximity to the Hudson River. This effort was catalyzed by the County’s interest to invest in recreational outdoor amenities/infrastructure since the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to improve local quality of life and regional draw for visitors and tourism. Toole Design played a major role in evaluating path alignment options emphasizing design and connection opportunities related to environmental, built environment and social considerations. Toole Design also led the effort to estimate path demand/trip potential. Sub-consultant Urbanomics analyzed socio-economic characteristics and demographics, as well as tourism trends on the regional and County levels. Urbanomics projected the economic impacts of the path to further the understanding of its feasibility and communicate these benefits to the stakeholders and general public. A central component of gauging path feasibility was careful coordination and outreach with each municipality located along the path in order to assess key challenges and opportunities for path alignment and design. Initial outreach with municipal leaders was followed by community-based workshops and stakeholder engagement to inform nuances of path alignment and design. Maximizing connectivity to other recreational and tourist destinations and to trip generators enhance functionality and economic impact of the path. Client Rockland County, New York Year 2024

Featured Projects. Dartmouth College Transportation Plan Hanover, New Hampshire BFJ Planning was retained by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects to develop the transportation plan as part of the long-range Master Plan. The transportation plan’s focus was on managing the parking system to allow for the construction of new academic buildings on existing lots, and on making the overall transportation system more user-friendly and sustainable. BFJ investigated the feasibility of peripheral park-and-ride lots with shuttle services, as well as remote park-and-ride strategies. BFJ also undertook a detailed market analysis of the number of commuters in the various commuter sheds along the interstate freeway. Strategies were developed to increase the use of carpooling among faculty, staff and graduate students. Another major objective of the transportation plan was to improve the bicycle infrastructure and encourage greater use of bicycles. A key goal was to get Dartmouth College designated as a bicycle friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists, which was achieved in 2016. Following the submission of the Master Plan, BFJ continued work with Beyer Blinder Belle on the development of the parking and transportation elements for the West End Campus Plan. Client Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Year 2012 - 2019

Featured Projects. Image: Magnusson Architecture and Planning Image: Magnusson Architecture and Planning Image: Magnusson Architecture and Planning Image: Magnusson Architecture and Planning Carmen Villegas Rezoning CEQR/NEPA New York, NY BFJ Planning studied the rezoning action for the Carmen Villegas Apartments Environmental Assessment Statement prepared in accordance with the New York City Environmental Review (CEQR) procedures. Following, BFJ Planning prepared an Environmental Assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act. BFJ was retained by the development team, a partnership between Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation, Xylem Projects, and Urban Builders Collaborative. The project also included a request for funding through the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and project-based vouchers through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carmen Villegas will be a new 28-story, affordable senior building, containing 211 units in East Harlem. The project sets aside 30% of the units for formerly homeless seniors with incomes at or below 30% area median income (AMI), 70% of units for Independent Residence for Seniors (AIRS) at income levels at or below 80% AMI, and one superintendent unit. Under Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH), 25‐30% of total units will be affordable at an average of 60‐80% AMI. The building will contain community facility space on the first and second floors, an open corridor providing space for outdoor programming, and a landscaped terrace on the sixth floor that is envisioned to connect to the existing Casita Park senior building next door, providing outdoor space to all tenants. The building will be built to Enterprise Green Communities standards and will incorporate sustainable features in pursuit of Passive House principles, such as increased insulation, airtight construction to maintain interior temperature and air‐quality while minimizing electrical loads, and solar panels. The building will also incorporate flood resiliency measures, such as elevating critical mechanical systems and the lobby vestibule with ramping above the sea level rise‐adjusted design flood elevation and incorporating a subgrade stormwater retention tank. The building’s heating, cooling and domestic hot water would all be electric using a ground source (geothermal) heat pump system. Client New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation, Xylem Projects, Urban Builders Collaborative, LLC Year 2025

Featured Projects. SoHo/NoHo Rezoning Planning New York, New York BFJ was retained as lead facilitator for an advisory group sponsored by the Manhattan Borough President, New York City Council Member Margaret Chin, and the Department of City Planning, to develop a community-driven plan that addresses zoning and quality-of-life issues for these two iconic neighborhoods. The project outcome, Envision Soho/Noho, summarized finding and recommendations and was used as a framework for the subsequent rezoning, adopted unanimously by the New York City Planning Commission, and approved by the City Council in 2021. Client Year 2021

Featured Projects. Tenafly Downtown Revitalization Plan Tenafly, NJ Tenafly sought a plan to identify actionable strategies to make its downtown more attractive for residents, businesses, and visitors. The 2022 Downtown Revitalizaton Plan is a comprehensive look at various interrelated topics. On the transit side, while Tenafly has not had passenger rail service since the 1960s, the former Northern Branch line is still a defining downtown feature, creating a physical divide and challenging conditions for pedestrians. Bus service into New York City is heavily used, but access to the stops was not optimal. The plan also examined ways to improve local business mix, parking strategies, and downtown branding. BFJ then worked with a consulting engineer to implement priority transportation upgrades. This included a detailed traffic study of the roadway network and alternative concept plans, with recommendations for operational improvements and cost estimates. Since completion of the plan, Tenafly has implemented many of the recommendations, including closure of a roadway adjacent to the historic train station and the bus stop to create pedestrian-only spaces, curb extensions, traffic light installation and re-timing, short-term streetscape improvements, installation of EV charging stations, and new signage throughout the downtown area. Client Borough of Tenafly Year 2022

Featured Projects. Perth Amboy Regional Location Public Transportation Five Corners Intersection Concept Circulation Concepts for Public Schools Circulation Concepts for Public Schools Complete Street Concepts Route 440 Interchange/State Street Concept Pedestrian Improvement Plan. Map courtesy of Urban Engineers. Bicycle Network Plan. Map courtesy of Urban Engineers. Middlesex Greenway Extension Options. Map courtesy of Urban Engineers. Perth Amboy Circulation Element Perth Amboy, New Jersey BFJ Planning was retained by the City of Perth Amboy to prepare an update to the Circulation Element of the City’s Master Plan. The planning effort, a follow-up to the City’s post-Sandy Strategic Recovery Planning Report, developed recommenda-tions and strategies that will help revitalize downtown, enhance sustainability and improve interconnectedness throughout the City and region. The Circulation Element was conducted in conjunction with the City’s redevelopment plans, and rezoning and design stan-dards, each undertaken by other consultant teams. The final product included recommendations for pedestrian improve-ments, new protected bicycle lanes, new street connections and functional reclassification of arterials to a lower class road with pedestrian amenities. Client City of Perth Amboy Year 2016

Featured Projects. Lower Manhattan Street Management Study New York, New York BFJ Planning (BFJ) was retained by Arup, in consultation with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), to undertake a study on expanding and enhancing pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure in Lower Manhattan. Consistent with the Bloomberg Administration’s PLANYC 2030 and Sustainable Streets – the strategic plan for NYCDOT calling for a more sustainable transportation system – the Lower Manhattan Shared Streets project aims to reallocate street space in Lower Manhattan from vehicle-dominated space to streets that accommodate all users regardless of transportation mode, age or physical ability. In a shared street, the environment is designed in a way that encourages low vehicular speeds, safe and convenient pedestrian movement, and visual and personal communication among all users of the roadway in order to minimize conflicts. Shared streets are an extension of an urban area’s public open space, where pedestrians can safely relax, stroll, shop and dine. The primary objectives of the Shared Streets report included evaluating specific streets in Lower Manhattan where the shared streets concept would be appropriate, as well as outlining a program of design elements and engineering measures intended to implement the concept. BFJ was charged with examining the safety aspects of shared streets in other urban areas around the world in order to determine strategies that would most effectively contribute to the successful operation of shared streets in Manhattan. This included an exhaustive review and summation of “before and after” crash data and casualty statistics for roadways that have previously undergone the shared street transformation. While formulas for shared streets vary by location, there are a number of road treatments proven to yield optimal results. These include roadway width reduction and sidewalk width expansion to reduce crossing lengths and vehicle speeds; increasing the number of both formal and informal crossing points to improve pedestrian movement patterns; and streetscape improvements including street resurfacing, pedestrian-scale lighting, furniture, landscaping and other aesthetically pleasing design elements aimed at calming vehicular traffic movements and enhancing the overall pedestrian experience. Client ARUP, New York City Department of Transportation Year 2015

Featured Projects. Route 9W Corridor Management Plan Marlborough and Lloyd, New York BFJ Planning was retained by the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) to develop a Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the portion of the Route 9W from the Hamlet of Marlboro north to Blue Point Road in the Town of Lloyd. The purpose of the CMP is to develop short and long-range recommendations to improve vehicular and non-vehicular access, safety and mobility along the Route 9W corridor. The plan contains an examination of existing conditions, a corridor safety assessment, and an evaluation of future impacts of development proposals and land use policies. The concluding recommendations and implementation plan outline actions to be taken to improve corridor access, operations, safety, and aesthetics and mitigate future impacts. The plan addresses all modes, including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit. One of the key issues that emerged from the public engagement process, from the safety audit, and from the consultant team’s assessment is the inconsistent character and configuration of Route 9W and the speeding issues created by a two mile four-lane section within the six mile corridor. BFJ developed a conceptual Lane Reconfiguration Plan to create a consistent and standard design along Route 9W that would reduce operating speeds without causing a significant impact to total travel times. The lane reconfiguration plan included detailed drawings and a level of service analysis designed to provide NYSDOT the information it needed to move forward with these plans during the corridor’s next scheduled repaving. To optimize the safety and efficiency along the Route 9W corridor, BFJ developed a detailed Access Management Plan. The plan aims to give local planning boards guidance in addressing the growing number of driveways and street con-nections along Route 9W that add conflict points, impede the fluidity of the highway, and have a negative impact on the visual quality of the corridor. Client Ulster County Transportation Council Year 2018

Featured Projects. East River Esplanade Visioning New York, New York BFJ designed and facilitated a community visioning workshop at the Museum of the City of New York to assist CIVITAS in their effort to re-envision the East River Esplanade in Manhattan. Attended by approximately 50 community members from East Harlem and the Upper East Side, the workshop built upon an international urban design competition organized by CIVITAS titled Reimagining the Waterfront, which attracted more than 90 entries from 24 countries. The workshop focused on helping local residents to express their thoughts and ideas for a more purposefully designed and programmed waterfront. Community design ideas included improved pedestrian access to the waterfront, more public arts, food and cultural programming along the esplanade, and greater recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Client Year