Featured Projects. Quito Traffic Studies Quito, Ecuador BFJ was retained by a land owner and his architecture team in Quito, Ecuador to assist in the development of the circulation element of a new community located between Quito and the City’s new airport. The objective of the project was to develop a mixed-use town with a dense town center that is as self-sustaining as possible. One of the challenges of the assignment was to redesign a freeway interchange into a friendlier and safer feature of the new town. BFJ demonstrated through a traffic simulation model that a two-roundabout interchange would have better levels of service and be safer and less expensive than a traditional interchange at this location. Client Private Landowner Year 2010

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. Before After Before After Boston Post Road Diet Study Rye, New York BFJ Planning was hired by the City of Rye, New York to study traffic and safety conditions along the southern segment of the Boston Post Road (NY Route 1) from the Village of Mamaroneck border to Old Post Road, a 1.5 mile segment. The Boston Post Road, a major arterial connecting several villages and towns had 4 sub-standard lanes and relatively high speeds and crash rates. BFJ proposed to convert the existing four narrow lanes without shoulder to a two-lane highway with 7-foot striped median (to be landscaped in the future) and 4-foot shoulders on each side. Protected turn lanes were added at critical intersections. This plan was implemented and received with great success by the residents. Client City of Rye Year 2007-2009

Featured Projects. Xavier and the Franciscans New York, New York Xavier High School, located on West 16th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, underwent a process of evaluating its real estate assets and future facility needs. As part of this process, BFJ Planning was retained to prepare a zoning analysis, specifically focusing on the as-of-right development potential of Xavier High School under its existing C6-2M zoning designation. BFJ’s analysis determined the maximum allowable floor area and calculated the existing zoning floor area of the school and related facilities to determine the amount of excess development rights available for use by the School for expansion purposes or for transfer as-of-right to an adjoining lot. The amount of excess development rights that could be utilized by Xavier High School or transferred to an adjoining lot was calculated by first estimating the “zoning envelope” for the total lot, then subtracting the zoning floor area (the square footage of the existing on-site or built structures excluding the area below curb level), to obtain the excess development rights for the entire lot. BFJ’s analysis also included an estimate of the saleable value of the excess air rights. This valuation was based on comparable sales of air rights in other areas of Manhattan. The high school expanded with a new six-story wing, adding classrooms, a gymnasium and recital space. The new annex adjacent to Xavier’s current campus has now been topped by a glass condominium building that rises 300 feet above 15th Street, west of Fifth Avenue. Client Xavier High School Year

Featured Projects. Farmingdale Façade Improvement Program Farmingdale, New York As part of the Village of Farmingdale’s efforts to revitalize its downtown, BFJ Planning provided design services by developing conceptual designs for a Village-led facade improvement program. The program built off the Village’s Comprehensive Downtown Master Plan, Design Guidelines Manual, and newly adopted downtown signage ordinance (all completed by Jonathan Martin, Senior Associate, prior to joining BFJ), and ultimately resulted in refurbishment of approximately 70 existing storefronts in the downtown. The design process involved working closely with the Village administration, Architectural Review Board and property owners/proprietors to develop designs that met both the property owners’ budgets and Village’s needs. Conceptual designs were used to guide façade rehabilitation only, allowing property owners and proprietors some flexibility while considering budgets and preferences. To date, approximately 40 storefronts have been successfully rehabilitated in the downtown using a matching-funds program. Client Village of Farmingdale Year 2013

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. Capital District Transportation Authority Park-and-Ride Express Bus Study Albany, New York BFJ Planning worked with CDTA to evaluate and improve park-and-ride facilities and express bus service in the Capital area. BFJ documented the physical conditions of 40 park-and-ride lots identified in the area. Surveys of all park-and-ride lot users (including kiss-and-ride and walk-and-ride users) provide the team with valuable data regarding the user behavior and attitudes. User surveys helped BFJ to create market demand estimates for park-and-ride and express-bus usage. The report presented key strategies to improve services including: identifying potential locations for additional park-and-ride facilities, opportunities for new express routes, opportunities for bus service enhancements, including possibly shoulder running along congested highways, conceptual express service designs, wayfinding and signage improvements, as well as a framework for marketing and branding. Client Capital District Transportation Authority Year 2011

Featured Projects. Image courtesy Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP Image courtesy Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP Beach Green North CEQR Review Edgemere, Queens, New York City On behalf of a private development group, BFJ Planning prepared a CEQR EAS for a two-phased development project located in the Edgemere neighborhood of Queens Community District 14. The proposed project involved the conveyance of City-owned property under HPD jurisdiction to two different development entities as well as approval of construction financing from HPD to facilitate the development of a two-phased, mixed-use affordable housing project. The project consisted of the redevelopment of the project site in two separate and distinct phases. Phase 1 of the project was comprised of approximately 107,000 GSF of residential use and 488 GSF of commercial space, located in a T-shaped seven story building. The building has 101 affordable rental apartments, with a range of amenities, including at-grade and terrace green spaces, on-site laundry facilities, recreational space, bike storage, and 35 on-site at-grade parking spaces. Phase 2 of the project will generally consist of approximately 107 affordable residential units (approximately 104,000 GSF), 7,500 GSF of ground floor commercial/retail space, and approximately 12,554 GSF of community facility space in a seven story building. The building also includes approximately 35 at-grade parking spaces and include similar building and site amenities as the Phase 1 project. Issues analyzed in the CEQR EAS included noise due to the site's proximity to the elevated subway line, hazardous materials due to past contamination on the site, coastal zone consistency, FEMA and storm-resilient design, Jamaica Bay watershed impacts, and air quality. Client The Bluestone Corporation Year 2015

Featured Projects. Mamaroneck Planning Advisory Services Mamaroneck, New York BFJ has acted as the prime planning consultant to the Village of Mamaroneck for more than 20 years. Our work has included the following major assignments: Preparation of village-wide master plans in 1984 and 2012 Updating the village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) Preparation of the Waverly Avenue design study in 2004 Streetscape design services for Mamaroneck Avenue in the downtown area Completion of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning study in 2013, prepared in partnership with the Washingtonville Housing Alliance, and work on new zoning to implement the study's findings Ongoing assistance to the Planning Board with site plan and subdivision reviews Zoning code amendments and environmental reviews on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Client Village of Mamaroneck Year Ongoing

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. The Gardens at Harriman Station Concept Plan Harriman, New York BFJ Planning developed a Concept Plan for a proposed 130-acre transit-oriented community adjacent to the Harriman Train Station in Orange County, NY. The Plan features approximately 1,500 residential units, as well as shopping, restaurants, recreational and community facilities in walkable, vibrant neighborhood. The proposed design, shows higher residential densities within a half-mile radius of the transit station and lower densities further from the station. A contemporary version of a town square will be the central focus of the TOD. The site connects to a series of natural landscapes including the Harriman State Park Trail System to the west and the future expansion of the Heritage Trail. The Concept Plan calls for the property controlled by the applicant to be developed first. An alternative plan incorporates a portion of the MTA owned parking lot in the development. The alternative shows how the development can be achieved while also meeting the short-term and long-term parking needs of Metro-North/MTA Client Year 2016

Featured Projects. Jersey City Land Use Element Jersey City, New Jersey As part of a multi-consultant effort to update parts of the Jersey City Master Plan, BFJ was tasked with preparing a new Land Use Element. Since its 2000 Master Plan, the City has seen broad-based economic growth, with employment and income gains and significant development activity. This growth has also generated shifts in the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the City. The Land Use Element reflects these changes and identifies desired concepts for land use, development, and urban design for the next 20 years. The Element incorporates principles like neighborhood-scaled, contextual planning; smart growth; mobility for all users; preservation of valuable historic, scenic, and environmental assets; reinforcement of retail and commercial uses at a variety of scales; and support for a range of housing opportunities serving residents of varying ages and incomes. The Land Use Element examines urban design challenges that are unique to Jersey City some at the neighborhood level, but many that cross-cut across City geographies and that require a combination of design and regulatory strategies. The full Jersey City Master Plan, which also included a new open space and community facilities element, was adopted in 2022. Since adoption, the City has implemented a significant first phase of recommended zoning updates. BFJ subsequently worked with the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation to update the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Strategic Plan, leading a stakeholder engagement effort that involved special improvement districts, elected officials, and local business advocacy groups. That plan was locally adopted in November 2024 and approved by the State in early 2025. Client City of Jersey City Year 2022