Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

Township of West Orange October 2025 Essex County, New Jersey Draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Suitable: The sites are adjacent to compatible land uses, as established residential neighborhoods are located on Ashland Street. The lots are located across from the multifamily Edison Lofts building. Their development is consistent with the goals and strategies outlined in the State Plan, as they are located within the Metropolitan Planning Area (PA 1). Further, the sites have direct street access to Ashland Street, and are located within three blocks northwest of Interstate 280, offering more direct access to employment and service establishments. • Developable: The sites fall within a drinking water service area, and within the sewer service area. The sites are not constrained by wetlands or any special flood hazard areas. • Approvable: The sites are within the Downtown Redevelopment Area, where residential uses are permitted. In addition, a Redevelopment Agreement has been executed which requires the development of the 44 affordable units. 45