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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.

Arterial is a proud Colleague-level sponsor of next week's 2026 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference, hosted by New Jersey Future x New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association! 🧡

Next Friday, June 12th Arterial Managing Principal & CEO Dave Lustberg will be part of a Downtown New Jersey panel on "From Commercial Core to Community Core: Rethinking Downtown Land Use, Design, and Investment." 👨‍🏫

Panelists Include:

🟠 Moderator: Natalie Piniero, Downtown New Jersey Executive Director
🟠 Chris Bernardo, Commercial District Services LLC President & Chief Executive Officer
🟠 Aisha Glover, Audible Global Head of Urban Innovation
🟠 Michelle Pirone Lambros, Princeton, NJ Government Council President
🟠 Dave Lustberg, Arterial Managing Principal & CEO

Meet us in the Hub City for an insightful conversation on ! 🌆 Learn more and register here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc26/home

That is one big pile of dirt. 🦖

Last week, Arterial's Dave Lustberg and Jessie Summers joined the folks from Middlesex County NJ Government and Langan Engineering for a site visit to check on the progress of our piece of the Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan at Middlesex College. We even got a sneak peek of the new stadium, currently under construction, which will serve as an open-air multi-purpose community venue for concerts, cultural events, and sports. 🏟

Back in 2024, , in partnership with the State of New Jersey, announced their CIO Strategic Investment Plan, part of Middlesex County’s Destination 2040 Strategic Plan. The CIO Plan aims to make the campus in a regional destination for academics, athletics, and cultural arts. 🎭🎓

Arterial is proud to be the lead Landscape Architect and Prime Consultant commissioned by the County to design a new 8-acre educational amenity and , which will be adjacent to the new $70m Middlesex College stadium. 🏟🌳

Middlesex County aims to develop this new to serve as a beacon for innovative, inclusive, and . This new park will be a place where play and education converge, fostering cognitive, physical, and social development for children of all ages.

Learn more about the CIO Strategic Investment Plan: https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/discover-our-community/cio-strategic-investment-plan

As comes to a close, it's worth recognizing that parks are more than amenities, they are essential infrastructure. 🌳

Access to well-designed can reduce stress, foster social connection, and provide opportunities for the relaxation and restoration that healthy communities depend on: https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/its-time-to-design-city-parks-as-mental-health-infrastructure-for-everyone/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

It’s Time to Design City Parks As Mental Health Infrastructure for Everyone For the past two years, nature has been celebrated for its psychological benefits. How should this perspective inform our approach to public space?

All good things must come to an end...even . 😞 Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month provides a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to get out there and give it a try. 🚲

For our final project highlight, we're getting up close and personal with some of the bicycle infrastructure at Connell Park aka The Park.NJ in Berkeley Heights! 🕵️‍♂️ Working with The Connell Company, Arterial developed a landscape master plan that transformed the traditional 180-acre office park into a connected, mixed-use destination now described as New Jersey’s first “work resort.” A major focus of the plan was enhancing walkability and multimodal connectivity through an integrated network of walking and jogging trails, renovated streets, plazas, parks, and pedestrian gathering spaces that tie the campus together. 🚴‍♂️🌳

Arterial also played a key role in designing the site’s , incorporating buffered , bike boxes, bike parking, and coordination with the campus’ branded bike share program to encourage active transportation across the property. Combined with outdoor co-work areas, fitness amenities, flexible recreation spaces, and improved public realm design, the project creates a healthier, more connected campus experience centered on wellness and mobility. 🧘‍♀️

Learn more about The Park.NJ here: https://theparkatnj.com/

And learn more Arterial's role on our website: https://www.arterialstreets.com/project-details/connell-park%3A-site-repositioning

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

I Didn't Know That!: Planting for Pollinators (U.S. National Park Service) Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley! Ding, ding, ding went the bell! 🚃

Earlier this month, Arterial Junior Designer Nicole Vuono attended the 2026 Streetlife Crossroads Seminar in Brooklyn & Long Island City, hosted by Streetlife in partnership with ASLA NY and Landezine. Focused on “Urban Microclimates: Landscape Strategies for Cooler Cities,” the seminar explored , urban , and the role of in creating more resilient cities. 💪

The program included a trolley tour of several waterfront landscape architecture projects, including Marsha P Johnson State Park designed by Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, Williamsburg Wharf designed by SCAPE, and Malt Drive Park also by SCAPE, followed by afternoon seminar sessions and discussions on climate-responsive . 🌱

Inspo is all around us! ✨