Redevelopment Agency

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP REDEVELOPMENT AREA:

The Township of Franklin Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”) was formed to implement the redevelopment of certain areas within the municipality that have been designated as “areas in need of redevelopment” in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “LRHL”). One of these is the Leewood Renaissance section of the Franklin Redevelopment Area, which includes properties which have yet to be redeveloped (the “Project Area”). In 1998, a redevelopment plan was adopted by the Township Council for the Redevelopment Area. The Renaissance 2000 Redevelopment Plan, as amended (the “Redevelopment Plan”), is provided online at https://ecode360.com/6277056#6277056. The Agency is seeking development concept proposals for the Project Area and hopes to use the results of the RFP as the first step to enter into a redevelopment agreement designating a redeveloper(s) to implement such concepts:

The RFP can be viewed: here

MISSION

The Redevelopment Agency is responsible for assisting the Township of Franklin in the revitalization of the Renaissance Redevelopment Area. This effort is undertaken in conjunction with the First Baptist Community Development Corporation, the City of New Brunswick and New Brunswick Tomorrow. The goals are to promote the economic vitality of this portion of Franklin Township and to provide affordable housing opportunities for the residents of the Township.

ABOUT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Township created the Redevelopment Agency of The Township of Franklin in September 1999. The Agency has a seven member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Township Council. The Commissioners serve 5 year staggered terms, except the two Township Council members who serve 1-year terms. The Agency's By-Laws can be found here.

The Executive Director of the Agency is Mark Healey, AICP/PP. Mr. Healey can be reached via phone at 732-873-2500 x6271, via email at mark.healey@franklinnj.gov or via mail at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873.

The firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey provide serve as Agency attorney.

The Redevelopment Agency generally meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Large Conference Room in the Township Municipal Building. However, please consult the Township website for actual dates.

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