City of Bridgeton Development & Planning

City Office of
Development & Planning

City of Bridgeton
Department of Development & Planning
(856) 451-3407

The Office of Development & Planning is very excited to share with you the following development projects and looks forward to working with you throughout the process.

We have taken great care in identifying these sites through evaluation and analysis, and have positioned these projects for thier most lucrative use and compatibility in the market.

We invite you to expand on our direction and create a vision that we will both be proud of; creating a strong partnership that will revitalize our urban center. Beyond our vision, goals and objectives, we are prepared to offer both tax and financial incentives in the acquisition and development of the property.

Consider the RFP as a formal invitation, not only to perform redevelopment, but to enter into a relationship that will prove to be very rewarding, productive and profitable for all involved.

Become a growth pioneer during this dynamic time of our history!

John L. Barry III,
Director, Development & Planning
City of Bridgeton

Central Business District Redevelopment Plan

The City of Bridgeton is seeking a highly qualified consultant team to conduct the necessary studies/analysis and prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Central Business District (CBD). The CBD Redevelopment Plan provides the foundation for revitalization of the downtown as it relates to eliminating deleterious conditions to commercial and retail development.

155 Irving Ave

This particular site sits on a major vehicle traffic artery within the City of Bridgeton (Irving Ave) and is adjacent to a small shopping plaza with several retail stores that serve neighborhood residents. This property was a former Gas Station that has not been functional for several years.

Pheonix Redevelopment Area

The Phoenix Redevelopment area is comprised of both publicly and privately owned lands. The mixed use development could potentially include a limited number of small retail stores adhering to “Retail Services” guidelines as specified in the Phoenix Redevelopment Plan. Other uses include, senior citizen or assisted living centers, General business, professional, corporate, mixed use
residential, warehousing and distribution, and churches and community centers. All principal permitted uses must adhere to any specified guidelines in the Phoenix Redevelopment Plan. Redevelopment proposals which promote mixed use and/or multiply coordinated uses utilizing shared parking and open
space will receive priority. Stand alone uses will receive lowest consideration.

168 E. Commerce St.

The location for this Hotel/Inn is a historic Classical Revival style two story brick structure located on E. Commerce St. across from the City Hall Annex building. This structure dates back to 1931 and serves as the City Hall, housing the Bridgeton Police Department, City Council Chambers, and Municipal Court Offices. When those departments and offices move to their new location in the next 6-12 months, the structure will be vacant and ready for adaptive reuse.

265 Irving Ave

The location for this site is a historic two story brick structure located on Irving Ave. This structure dates back to the early 1900’s and was used as an elementary school before being utilized as an accessory services building for Bridgeton Hospital and most recently as Early Childcare Center. Currently the structure is vacant and owned by the City of Bridgeton. This structure sits on Irving Ave which is a main artery in the City of Bridgeton and Cumberland County.

Request for Proposal

ADVANTAGES

Welcoming local government
Available Financial Incentives
Available Properties List
Opening a business in Bridgeton Process Guide
Excellent retail opportunities
NJ Urban Enterprise Zone
Cumberland Empowerment Zone
City tax abatement program
Expert assistance with brownfields, permits, and financing
Outstanding, low-cost, public utilities
Workforce, Workforce, Workforce
Some of the most affordable land and space in NJ
Within 1 hour of Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Atlantic City

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

The Development & Planning department will work with you to create the most cost effective incentive package to enable you to prosper in Bridgeton - incentives include:

- Subordinate, low interest (5.0%) financing for acquisition, rehabilitation and infrastructure.

- UEZ retail businesses charge 3.5% sales tax for most sales

- Sales tax exemptions for qualified purchases

OPENING A BUSINESS

We want to assist you as much as possible through the process of opening a business, or improving a commercial property, in Bridgeton. Please click on (or download) our Process Guide that will step you through the process of obtaining the necessary approvals and permits.