Pasco County Considers New Road Paving Funding Method Amidst Traffic and Infrastructure Debates

Overview: The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting tackled topics, including a new road paving funding method, traffic speed limits, and various infrastructure projects. Discussions highlighted the county’s efforts to address road conditions, traffic efficiency, and the evolving needs of public transportation and pedestrian safety.

Highland Park Planning Board Moves Forward with Upper Raritan Avenue Redevelopment Plan Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Highland Park Planning Board convened on August 8, 2024, to discuss critical redevelopment initiatives, focusing primarily on the Upper Raritan Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The board unanimously voted to undertake two resolutions from the Borough Council and engaged in a thorough consistency review of Ordinance Number 24-28, aimed at transforming the Upper Raritan Avenue corridor into a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environment.

Stuart Local Planning Agency Approves Rezoning Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Stuart Local Planning Agency convened to discuss a zoning change for a property located on Martin Luther King Boulevard, resulting in a debate over the community’s historical context and future development needs. The board ultimately approved the rezoning application, despite vocal opposition from some community members.

Sayreville Borough Planning Board Delays Master Plan Adoption to Engage Redevelopment Agency

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Planning Board convened recently to discuss several key elements of the borough’s master plan, particularly focusing on land use, community facilities, and circulation. The board decided to delay the adoption of these master plan elements until October to incorporate feedback from the Sayreville Redevelopment Agency (SRA). This decision was prompted by a request from the SRA for more active participation in the planning process, especially regarding the land use element.

Affordable Homes Act Sparks Intense Discussion at Newbury Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Newbury Planning Board convened remotely on August 7, 2024, primarily focusing on modifications to local development projects and the implications of new housing legislation, specifically the Affordable Homes Act, which promises a $5.1 billion investment over the next five years to support affordable housing programs across the Commonwealth.