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Yesterday, ground was officially broken at Plaza Greene at Radburn Station in Fair Lawn Borough, NJ! 🪏 The project team and representatives from the Borough were joined by a number of distinguished guests, including Governor Mikie Sherrill.

Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners and developed by Danbro Properties and Sterling Properties, this transit-oriented, age-restricted community will bring 145 residential units for active adults 55+, including 15% affordable and supportive housing units, along with a long-awaited Sprouts Farmers Market just steps from the NJ TRANSIT station. 🚉 Inspired by the historic Radburn Plaza Building across the street, the four-story development strengthens the connection between downtown , transit, and one of the community’s most recognizable landmarks.

Arterial led the design of the streetscape, public realm, and rooftop amenities, creating a walkable environment with wide sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian lighting, and integrated furnishings. 🌳 Above, residents will enjoy a rooftop courtyard featuring a series of outdoor rooms with lounge seating, grills, shaded gathering spaces, and a media wall.

June is and we're talking inclusivity! 🌈

In this conversation from the American Society of Landscape Architects, LGBTQIA+ landscape architects discuss the importance of visibility, representation, mentorship, and community within the profession. Participants shared how their experiences have shaped their careers and design perspectives, while emphasizing the need for a more inclusive profession that supports diverse voices and creates a stronger sense of belonging for future generations of landscape architects: https://www.asla.org/news-insights/the-field/an-lgbtqia-conversation-in-landscape-architecture

An LGBTQIA+ Conversation in Landscape Architecture Achieving global, social, and environmental change through landscape architecture, investing in research, education, and community outreach for a sustainable future.

Last week, Scotch Plains Township leaders and developer Woodmont Properties detailed the long-anticipated downtown redevelopment plan at a public information session, outlining a mixed-use vision centered on a vision for downtown that includes residential properties, affordable housing, parking, and pedestrian plazas. 🗺

Arterial is proud to be part this evolving vision for through the Township’s partnership with Woodmont on a redevelopment plan that will reshape the town center over the next 7-10 years. 🏗 The project includes a new mixed-use development, public plazas, streetscape improvements, enhanced pedestrian connections, and more, all designed to create a more walkable, community-oriented downtown while maintaining the character of Scotch Plains. 🌳🚶‍♀️

Read more: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/scotch-plains-slash-fanwood/sections/community-life/articles/scotch-plains-unveils-woodmont-properties-downtown-plan-with-a-7-10-year-build-out

Scotch Plains Unveils Woodmont Properties' Downtown Plan with a 7–10 Year Build-Out SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Township leaders and Woodmont detailed the long-anticipated downtown redevelopment plan at a public information session, outlining a mixed-use vision centered on a vision for...

It's World Bee Day! 🐝

It’s important to remember that are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat, yet their populations continue to decline due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Native plants play a critical role because pollinators and have evolved together over time, creating the food sources and habitats that bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators depend on to survive. 🦋🌼

At Arterial, we're committed to incorporating native vegetation into our projects whenever possible, helping to create landscapes that support and strengthen ecosystems for both people and pollinators. 🌿

Read more: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/idkt-planting-for-pollinators.htm

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