Affordable Housing

Gov. Murphy signed the “most significant housing legislation in four decades” on March 20. Maplewood officials wish there had been more opportunity for municipal feedback.

“Following our ordinance, which is 20% inclusionary (and aggressive; most towns are at 15%), we will need to develop a total of 500 units over the next 10 years, along with the projects that are currently underway.” — Village President Sheena Collum

The proposed new JESPY Center & The Hub would provide housing for 66 adults with developmental disabilities — but entail demolition of 4 properties in an historic district.

“Historic preservation is a hot topic, but so are parks/fields/open spaces, stormwater resiliency, housing affordability — the number one issue I get emails about most frequently — economic development. These are likely our implementation priorities.”

South Orange Village President Sheena Collum says the potential development would provide more parking, improve circulation, and help the Village meet its next round of affordable housing obligation.

After decades of shirking its duty to provide affordable housing, SOMA is making headway but the need is overwhelming

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Ken Gold, CHS Class of ’04, will make an informal presentation to the Maplewood Township Committee on September 5.

The Planning Board discussed the potential rezoning of Pierson’s Mill, affordable housing, and tightening regulations on demolition. “…there’s so many regulations in Madison, in Chatham, in Short Hills, in Summit, in Morristown, Westfield, etc. that now the developers are moving here. And that’s not a good pattern,” said local architect Thomas Conway.

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