Thomas J Herits

This document outlines the Borough of Metuchen's 2026 Master Plan Update, which includes a Reexamination Report and a strategic update of its Land Use Plan Element. The plan aims to review prior master plans, assess changes over the past decade, establish a new vision, outline key goals, and identify strategies to guide land development for the next 10 years. A significant component involves a Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRHVA) to address risks from environmental hazards and build resilience.

This document outlines the redevelopment plan for the Metuchen Arts District. It provides a strategic framework for urban planning, economic development, and cultural enhancement within the district, as amended through April 2025.

This document outlines the Borough of Metuchen's Master Plan Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, ensuring compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law and relevant housing regulations. It details the Borough's demographics, employment characteristics, housing stock, and historical trends. The plan primarily addresses the Fourth Round affordable housing obligations for 2025-2035, proposing to meet these through inclusionary projects, redevelopment of previously disturbed sites, and extending affordability controls on existing housing units.

The master plan for the Borough of Metuchen focuses on guiding future public decisions regarding land development. Key areas of focus include providing diverse housing options, preserving residential character, enhancing the downtown area's competitiveness, and encouraging industrial development without harming residential areas. The plan also addresses improving traffic flow, providing adequate school and recreation facilities, and ensuring efficient municipal operations.

The master plan for the Borough of Metuchen focuses on guiding land development, maintaining desirable neighborhoods, encouraging a balance of residential, commercial, and industrial development to strengthen the tax base, improving the central shopping area, and preserving the community's appearance. It addresses traffic circulation, community facilities, and capital improvements to support future growth, and aims to provide a long-range plan for the orderly development of the Borough.