Bridgewater Master Plan
Regional Center:
On Sept. 30, 2004 the Regional Center Element of the Bridgewater Master Plan was approved.
The Regional Center of Somerset County is a 25-square mile stretch of sprawling suburban landscape, consisting of the Boroughs of Raritan and Somerville and portions of the Township of Bridgewater.
Reports - Overviews at: Heyer, Guruel & Associates,
Bridgewater
The plan and maps are available on a CD from the Township Clerks office for $5.
Regional Center Plan from Township.
Contact: Planning Office
Marie Broughman, LUA
Land Use Administrator
(908) 725-6300 Ext. 242
EXISTING LAND USE
BRIDGEWATER PORTION OF REGIONAL CENTER
| Land Use Category | Acres | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 918 | 20.4 % |
| Commercial | 590 | 13.1 |
| Industrial | 878 | 19.5 |
| Apartments | 60 | 1.3 |
| Railroad | 26 | .6 |
| Public School | 106 | 2.4 |
| Public Property | 454 | 10.1 |
| Churches and Charitable | 40 | 1.0 |
| Cemeteries | 33 | .7 |
| Other Exempt | 253 | 5.6 |
| Golf Course | 137 | 3.0 |
| No Data | 212 | 4.7 |
| Undeveloped | 791 | 17.6 |
| Total | 4498 | 100 |
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
31 county New York Regional Plan Association.