Union County Planning Board Approves Rehabilitation Designation for Styson Avenue

Overview: The Union County Planning Board meeting on April 23, 2026, was marked by developments, including the approval of a rehabilitation designation for a section of Styson Avenue and a proposal to convert office space into residential units on Morris Avenue. The board also reviewed plans for new residential developments and addressed various zoning variances and safety measures.

Union County Planning Board Discusses Parking Assessment and Approves Key Development Applications

Overview: In a meeting of the Union County Planning Board, a comprehensive parking assessment report was presented, highlighting the current and future parking needs of the township. The board also addressed amendments to development applications, focusing on residential and commercial space expansion and resolving legal matters related to site development.

Union Township Advances Affordable Housing Initiatives Amid Fair Share Challenges

Overview: During the recent Union Township Planning Board meeting, the board made strides in advancing its affordable housing initiatives. The board approved amendments to the township’s housing element and fair share plan, addressing a longstanding challenge from the Fair Share Housing Center. These amendments include a new senior housing project and overlay zones to facilitate mixed-use and multifamily developments.

Union Township Approves Redevelopment of Former Bed Bath & Beyond Site into Logistics Hub

Overview: The Union Township Planning Board has approved a proposal to repurpose the former Bed Bath & Beyond headquarters on Liberty Avenue into a warehouse distribution center and corporate headquarters for Interglobal NA Real Estate LLC. The project, which involves deviations from the existing redevelopment plan, is expected to revitalize the long-vacant site by transforming it into a state-of-the-art logistics hub.

Union Township Planning Board Explores Redevelopment Amidst Community Concerns Over Traffic and Safety

Overview: At the recent Union Township Planning Board meeting, the primary focus was on redevelopment plans for the area surrounding Roosevelt Avenue, stirring community dialogue about traffic, safety, and communication transparency. Residents voiced their concerns about the implications of redesigning this long-established neighborhood, with particular emphasis on how increased commercial activities could affect traffic congestion and pedestrian safety, especially near local schools.