What's going on?
Asbury Park is updating and re-examining its Municipal Master Plan — a long-range planning document that helps guide future decisions about land use, housing, redevelopment, sustainability, resiliency, transportation, economic development, open space, infrastructure, and neighborhood character throughout the city.
Under New Jersey law, municipalities are required to periodically review and re-examine their Master Plans to ensure that planning policies remain current and responsive to changing conditions, community needs, and future challenges. This process helps the City evaluate what is working well, identify new opportunities and concerns, and plan thoughtfully for the future of Asbury Park.
The Master Plan belongs to the community, and public participation is a critical part of the process. Residents, business owners, community organizations, property owners, visitors, and stakeholders all bring valuable perspectives and lived experiences that help shape the plan and its recommendations.
Get Involved!
The City of Asbury Park is working with BRS Inc. to support the planning and community engagement process. Together, the City and project team will conduct public meetings, workshops, outreach events, and opportunities for community feedback throughout the planning process.
We encourage everyone to get involved:
- Attend public meetings and engagement events
- Share ideas, concerns, and priorities
- Review draft recommendations and planning documents
- Learn more about the Master Plan and its elements
- Help shape the future vision of Asbury Park
Whether you are a longtime resident, new neighbor, business owner, artist, student, visitor, or community advocate, your voice is important to the future of Asbury Park.
Community Open House: Housing, Community Facilities, and Urban Design
The City of Asbury Park invites community members to participate in a drop-in open house as part of the Municipal Master Plan Reexamination process. The meeting will focus on housing, community facilities, and urban design.
Participants will be invited to share feedback on housing needs and affordability, public facilities and community services, neighborhood character, and the design of new development and public spaces. We want to hear what is working, what needs improvement, and what changes should be prioritized for Asbury Park’s future.Visit the topic tables that interest you, speak with the project team, and share additional comments about the Master Plan. Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 PM.
Community Open House: Open Space, Circulation, Economic Development, and Land Use
The City of Asbury Park invites community members to participate in a second drop-in open house as part of the Municipal Master Plan Reexamination process. The meeting will focus on open space, circulation and transportation, economic development, and land use.
Participants will be invited to share feedback on parks and recreational spaces, walking, biking, driving and transit, local businesses and employment opportunities, and how different areas of the city should be used and developed. We want to understand the community’s priorities, concerns, and ideas for making Asbury Park more accessible, connected, welcoming, and economically vibrant.Visit one or more topic tables and share additional comments about the Master Plan. Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 PM.
Asbury Park Historical Society Meeting
The City met with the Asbury Park Historical Society as part of the Municipal Master Plan and Master Plan Reexamination process. The discussion covered community history, neighborhood character, historic preservation, redevelopment, sustainability, and future planning priorities. Participants shared ideas and feedback to help inform the plan.
Meeting Summary and resources may be viewed here.
Meeting Materials:
Sustainability & Climate Change Element Public Engagement Meeting
The City of Asbury Park is preparing a Sustainability and Climate Change Element as part of the Municipal Master Plan and Master Plan Re-examination process.
This meeting will focus on topics including:
- Flooding and coastal resilience
- Climate change impacts
- Sustainability initiatives
- Green infrastructure
- Environmental conditions
- Open space and community resources
- Future planning priorities
Community input is an important part of the planning process. Residents, business owners, stakeholders, and community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the project, and share ideas and feedback that will help shape the future of Asbury Park.
