Featured Projects. Greenwich Neighborhood Plans and R-6 Zoning Greenwich, Connecticut Over a period of several years, the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut retained BFJ Planning to create neighborhood plans for several areas within Greenwich that developed as distinct communities. For each of the three plans, the most recent of which was adopted in 2017, the process included working closely with the public to ensure that recommendations reflected the goals of the residents and the Town. For Cos Cob, substantial attention was dedicated to existing urban design conditions and the plan presented a variety of strategies to improve the character of the “Hub” and the Route 1 corridor in order to promote a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly environment. For Eastern Greenwich, key issues identified included enhancing the Old Greenwich business area, addressing issues of out-of-scale residential development, and increasing public access to the Mianus River. For the Glenville/Pemberwick area, the focus was on improving two important community assets: Glenville Green and Pemberwick Park, including establishing a stronger connection to the Byram River. Client Town of Greenwich Year 2017

Featured Projects. Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey Overview BFJ has been the transportation and parking consultant for Princeton University since 1988 when we prepared a traffic impact analysis for a new garage in the Engineering Quad and assisted in its functional design. The garage, designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates, received an AIA Honor Award. More recently, we analyzed traffic impacts associated with the new Arts and Transit neighborhood on the western portion of the campus and we prepared a long-term parking and traffic circulation plan associated with the new Lake Campus located in the Township of West Windsor across from Lake Carnegie. Long Term Traffic and Circulation Plan In the 1990s BFJ prepared a traffic and circulation plan for the university to mitigate traffic impacts associated the West Campus Garage. The plan included the design of two modern roundabouts to ease congestion at critical intersections on Faculty Road and Elm Drive. These roundabouts were the first modern roundabouts built in the State of New Jersey. Transportation Master Plan Between 2006 and 2008 BFJ worked with Princeton University and Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners to develop the transportation element of the 2016 Princeton Campus Plan. The transportation element addressed traffic, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, bus service, parking and truck circulation and loading. As part of this work, BFJ developed a parking model for the campus, allowing the university to monitor and forecast parking demand. This work also led to the first Transportation Demand Management (TDM) initiatives for the campus including an expansion of the bicycle infrastructure and shuttle system. The Master Plan received the 2008 Honor Award for Excellence in Planning presented by the Society for College and University Planning and the American Institute of Architects. Arts and Transit Neighborhood Plan Following the publication of the Master Plan, the university embarked on an effort to rezone the western portion of the campus near the Dinky train station and McCarter Theater to create the new Arts and Transit neighborhood anchored by the future Lewis Center for the Arts and a new relocated train station. BFJ provided the transportation planning support for both the rezoning effort and the site plan application for the new neighborhood. The firm was responsible for the analysis of the traffic impacts of the proposed plan and for the development of transportation mitigation measures. As part of this project, BFJ analyzed all access modes and assisted the design team in analyzing current access to the station and mitigating relocation impacts. This work included geo-coding rail users by access mode, assessing the impacts of various transit strategies, developing bicycle improvement plans and designing the proposed transit plaza. The adopted plan included the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Alexander Street and University Place – resolving one of the worst bottlenecks in Princeton – and upgrading numerous bicycle facilities in the neighborhood and improvement of local bus service. 2026 Princeton University Campus Plan Starting in 2016 BFJ worked with the Urban Strategies group on the plan for the campus development through 2026 and beyond. The goal was to create a flexible, revisable framework to guide the development of the campus and accommodate a significant increase of Princeton’s undergraduate student body. This very ambitious plan laid the foundation of the campus expansion into the Township of West Windsor across from Lake Carnegie – the creation of Lake Campus. BFJ’s role was to assist the team in developing the circulation element of the new campus, projecting future parking demands and preparing a comprehensive traffic impact study submitted to the municipality as part of the approval process. BFJ also developed pedestrian and bicycle forecasts for a planned pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Lake Carnegie. The 2026 Campus Plan also led to the planning and development of the Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Science buildings, a new soccer stadium and practice field and a 1,500-space parking garage on East Campus. BFJ worked with the SOM and Ennead teams on these initiatives to design the circulation system and undertake the necessary transportation impact studies to obtain the approvals from the municipality of Princeton. Princeton Forrestal Campus Transportation Studies The Princeton Forrestal Center located in the Township of Plainsboro includes a large office park, several residential developments, the Princeton Forrestal Village and several academic and research buildings, including the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. BFJ undertook a major TDM study for the Forrestal Center with the goal to reduce overall traffic and parking loads and increase mobility options for the employees in the center. A key concern of the companies located in the Forrestal Center was related to their ability to attract the younger, educated work force to work in the Forrestal Center. This assignment included focus group meetings with the major employers, user surveys and the creation of TDM strategies tailored to the Forrestal Center. BFJ also undertook a major traffic impact study of the Forrestal Campus expansion to assist the University in gaining approval for a 20-year General Development Plan. This study included the feasibility and impact analysis of a major new roadway connection in the center of the corporate campus. Client Princeton University Year 1988 - Present

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

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. < Back City’s comprehensive plan is a guide for next 15 years Roksana Amid Read Article Aug 2, 2024 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. Previous Next 1/1

BFJ’s Edison Township Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Edison Planning Board on July 15, 2024. < Back Edison Township Master Plan Adopted Read Article Jul 15, 2024 BFJ’s Edison Township Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Edison Planning Board on July 15, 2024. From BFJ Planning, Susan Favate AICP, Noah Levine AICP, and Emily Tolbert AICP worked closely with a steering committee representative of the community, hosted numerous public engagements, and stewarded the plan through several public hearings to gain public input, support, and ultimately adoption. Edison Township is a diverse community of over 100,000 people covering approximately 30 square miles in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Their last Master Plan was adopted over 20 years ago and last re-examined in 2011. The new 2024 Master Plan incorporates recommendations to help Edison meet its New Jersey Fair Share housing obligation, balance commercial revitalization and industrial development with residents’ quality of life, improve efficiency and safety of roadways, expand public access to the Raritan River, and address climate change vulnerabilities to improve Edison’s resilience. Previous Next 1/1

Featured Projects. Endicott (Round 5) Tannersville (Round 5) Watkins Glen (Round 2) Glens Falls (Round 1) Owego (Round 3) Middletown (Round 1) Peekskill (Round 4) Downtown Revitalization Initiative New York BFJ Planning has been retained by the Department of State to lead a multidisciplinary team in developing Strategic Investment Plans for the downtown areas of five communities in the State’s Regional Economic Development Councils. The Plans are part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), which provides planning and financial support to help transform selected communities ripe for development. As part of the initiative, each community is awarded $10 million to fund projects that will best spur and leverage growth. The Plans include a vision as established by the community and an implementation strategy, which details potential projects with information about funding, project sponsors, and timeframe for implementation. In each community, BFJ worked closely with Local Planning Committees comprised of local residents, business leaders, and municipal officials. The community-based planning process included extensive meetings with the local committee, multiple public workshops with a diversity of stakeholders, and frequent coordination with governmental agencies. To date, BFJ has completed seven DRI Plans over the course of five rounds. These DRI communities BFJ worked with are listed below: Tannersville (Round 5) Endicott (Round 5) Peekskill (Round 4) Owego (Round 3) Watkins Glen (Round 2) Glens Falls (Round 1) Middletown (Round 1) Client New York State Year 2015 - 2020

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. < Back Revitalizing Red Bank: Community Input Asked to Shape Train Station Redevelopment E. Scott Wingerter Read Article Aug 1, 2024 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. Previous Next 1/1

BFJ Team. Emily Tolbert AICP Senior Planner Emily Tolbert has a diverse background in planning, policy, marketing, and academia. She has experience in comprehensive planning, strategic planning, community engagement, and graphic rendering and analysis. Prior to BFJ, Mrs. Tolbert was the Assistant Director of Columbia University’s Graduate Urban Planning programs and worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and several planning and architecture firms.

Featured Projects. Conceptual Redevelopment of Bensonhurst Park Tennis Center and Surrounding Areas Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan: Integrating with a comprehensive coastal protection system for South Brooklyn NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plans New York BFJ Planning was part of a multidisciplinary team hired by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) to develop recon-struction plans for communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The Community Reconstruction Plans identified projects backed by CDBG-DR funding for implementation in areas hit hardest by Sandy. BFJ completed one plan in Staten Island, three in Nassau County, one in the Gravesend and Bensonhurst neighborhoods of Brooklyn and another in Southeast Queens (“Idlewild Watershed Communities”). In each of these communities, BFJ worked closely with committees made up of local residents, business leaders and activists. The community-based planning process included extensive meetings with the local committees, multiple public workshops with a diversity of stakeholders and frequent coordination with multiple governmental agencies. The Community Reconstruction Plans consider the risks and needs faced by critical community assets, as well as opportunities to rebuild in a way that protects communities from future storms while also contributing to economic development and protect-ing populations that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather. The objective of the program is to identify short, medium, and long term projects that can be implemented to make these communities more resilient in the face of climate change and rising sea levels. In the first round of NYRCR Plans sponsored by the state, two of the communities that BFJ worked with were awarded $3 million in bonus funding through the NY Rising to the Top Competition. Staten Island won the “Best Approach to Resilient Economic Growth” category and South Valley Stream won “Best Use of Green Infrastructure” category. In the second round, the Gravesend/Bensonhurst community was awarded $1 million in bonus funding, winning the “Inclusion of Vulnerable Populations” category. In 2014, on behalf of GOSR, BFJ completed a two-year anniversary report on New York State’s recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy, as well as Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The report highlighted key activities and their impacts, and the stra-tegic approach taken by the State to address critical rebuilding needs while improving long-term resiliency. Locations: Gravesend and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, Idlewild Watershed Communities, Queens, New York City, Staten Island, New York City, Bay Park and East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, Five Towns, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, South Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County Client New York State Year 2014

Featured Projects. Lower East Side Market Study and Development Analysis New York, New York BFJ Planning (BFJ) conducted a market study of Manhattan’s Lower East Side and evaluated development possibilities for a low-scale infill housing development on East 11th Street, and the Baruch Houses, a public housing campus south of Houston Street. The study focused on ways to connect the housing properties to the surrounding neighborhoods. Over the course of the six-month study, BFJ surveyed land uses in Community District 3, assessed both market-rate and affordable residential and commercial development trends, reviewed demographic shifts in the area, and analyzed market and zoning potential for development. BFJ’s land-use and income distribution recommendations for the housing properties included rehabilitation of existing units at the East 11th Street houses, and a new income mix to meet market-rate and affordable housing demands. For the Baruch Houses, BFJ recommended construction of both ownership and rental residential units based on existing New York City affordable housing prototypes, small-scale commercial development along the housing campus’s western perimeter to better serve the community, and modifications to the existing road and parking systems to reconnect to the external street grid and allow increased on-street parking. Client Year

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Background. BFJ provides the following services for public, private, and non-profit clients throughout the country and overseas: Planning Urban Design Environmental Analysis Real Estate Consulting Transportation Planning This range of services enables BFJ to bring a project from the initial feasibility stage, through planning and approvals, to site design and implementation. Principals and staff provide expertise in a broad range of areas, offering multi-faceted perspectives that help to ensure BFJ’s planning and design recommendations are appropriate and achievable within project constraints. The firm’s work is grounded in consensus-building and public engagement, using a diverse set of strategies to facilitate robust and meaningful involvement by a full array of stakeholders. BFJ has successfully completed more than 1,000 projects in the U.S., East Asia, Europe, and South America. The firm is supported by its affiliate, Urbanomics. Since 1984, Urbanomics has provided public- and private-sector clients with an array of economic development planning studies, market studies, tax policy analyses, program evaluations, and economic and demographic forecasts.