The Full Story
Morris Township Development Plans:
The Facts, The Numbers, The Impact
Development Sites: 9
Proposed Units:
1,184 proposed housing units.
An estimated
2,368 additional vehicles on our roads.
What could this mean for Morris Township residents?
Based on Morris Township Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
Sisters of Charity
('Punch Bowl')
Units: 220
"Affordable": 33
Cars Estimated: 440
300 Madison Avenue
Units: 118
"Affordable": 24
Cars Estimated: 236
227 Sussex Avenue
Units: 175
"Affordable": 35
Cars Estimated: 350
95 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Units: 115
"Affordable": 23
Cars Estimated: 230
291 James Street
Units: 15
"Affordable": 3
Cars Estimated: 30
4 Old Turnpike Road
Units: 5
"Affordable": 5
Cars Estimated: 10
100 Southgate Parkway
Units: 104
"Affordable": 21
Cars Estimated: 208
60 Columbia Road
Units: 382
"Affordable": 84
Cars Estimated: 764
Ketch Road Affordable Housing
Units: 50
"Affordable": 50
Cars Estimated: 100
100 Southgate Parkway
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Wetlands adjacent to the property
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Flood hazard areas and floodways directly affecting portions of the site
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Great Brook runs along the western edge of the property
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Likely tree clearing and increased stormwater runoff
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Potential increase in flooding and traffic congestion
300 Madison Avenue
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Existing mature tree cover surrounds portions of the site
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Redevelopment of office property into dense residential housing
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Likely loss of landscaped open space and increased runoff
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Major traffic increase near Convent Station and Madison Avenue
291 James Street
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Wetlands immediately adjacent to the property
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Water body bordering the southern portion of the site
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Likely tree removal and drainage concerns
60 Columbia Road
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Largest proposed development project
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Likely extensive tree and open space loss
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Major increase in traffic on Columbia and Whippany Roads
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Substantial increase in stormwater runoff and infrastructure demand
227 Sussex Avenue
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Site described by Township as 'mostly wooded'
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Whippany River and tributaries run through portions of the property
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Wetlands and flood hazard areas are shown on Township maps
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Potential significant tree canopy and open space loss
4 Old Turnpike Road
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Special needs housing proposal
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Located in developed corridor near Madison Avenue
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Smaller direct environmental impact but contributes to cumulative density
How Will This Affect Your Neighborhood?
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1,184 Proposed Housing Units
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2,368 Additional Vehicles Estimated
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9 Development Sites Across Morris Township
Morris Township Deserves A Voice
Growth should be thoughtful.
Development should be transparent.
And residents should have a meaningful seat at the table before decisions of this magnitude reshape our community.
We believe every Morris Township resident deserves to understand the potential impact of these proposals and have their voice heard.
