Environmental and Sustainable Planning Firm
Scangarello, LLC evolved from the firms of Thomas J. Scangarello and Associates and Planning Design Collaborative. Thomas Scangarello, PP is
the sole proprietor of Scangarello, LLC which was formed earlier this year. Thomas J. Scangarello was also the president of Thomas J. Scangarello
and Associates which was founded in 1978 and the founder and principal partner of Planning Design Collaborative both of which maintain an excellent
reputation in the planning community.
For thirty seven years, Tom Scangarello's office has been providing an array of planning and design services to municipalities. Our design
capabilities place us a step ahead of other planning firms that provide only consulting services. Our clear and concise understanding that each
municipality has individualized needs stimulates our enthusiasm to present innovative resolutions to meet those individualized needs.
Our innovative design concepts and mindful regard for the environment and sustainability bring together an end product that helps to maintain
nature and beauty in our communities. Our experience in municipal government has been one of our greatest achievements. Scangarello, LLC has
represented municipal Governing Bodies, Planning Boards and Zoning Boards. We have extensive experience in Master Plan Development, Land Development
Ordinances, Community Planning, Park and Recreation Design, and Housing.
Elements and Fair Share Plans, Cross Acceptance, Historic Preservation, Redevelopment Plans and Waterfront Development Planning.
We are proud of the many successful planning programs and design standards that have been instituted in the municipalities we have represented.
When you work with Scangarello, LLC, you have the comfort of knowing you are receiving the best professional services from one firm.
Municipal Experience
Scangarello, LLC provides sound interpretative planning and offers alternative and visionary design. This expertise is reflected through our planning
reviews and consultations with Planning and Zoning Boards of the municipalities we represent. Scangarello, LLC will provide professional planning
representation to the Planning Board and Zoning Board in the review of minor and major site plan and subdivision applications, bulk and use variance
applications and interpretations.
Scangarello, LLC provides municipal planning services, which include representation of Planning Boards, Zoning Boards of Adjustment and meetings of
the Governing Body. Specific work projects include the preparation of all elements of a Master Plan with an emphasis placed on the required elements
including the Land Use Element, Housing Element and Goals and Objectives. We have also prepared Economic Plan Elements, Conservation and Recreation
Elements and Historic Preservation Plan Elements. We contributed to "The New Jersey Municipal Master Plan Manual" with the writing of "The Economic Element"
which was enabled by a grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in partnership with the New Jersey Planning Officials.
Economic Development
Scangarello, LLC has been involved with economic development efforts in the municipalities listed below. In many of the programs, emphasis has been
placed on rejuvenating the central business district through a combination of improved design techniques and business attraction techniques. Although
a standard formula cannot apply to municipalities across the board, many of the guidelines, which we utilize for local economic development efforts
are outlined in the New Jersey Planning Officials newsletter that provides guidelines for master plan preparation. We have also prepared the guideline
for the preparation of the economic plan element, published by the New Jersey Planning Officials for inclusion in the Master Plan Manual.
Recreation Plans
Our background in Landscape Architecture has afforded us the ability to participate in many recreation oriented projects. Our firm conducted a Joint
Recreation Programming and Indoor Recreation Facility Study for Medford Township, Lumberton Township and Tabernacle Township. The focus of this study
was intended to act a management decision making aid and provide the Townships with a solid basis with which to move forward in the recreational planning
process for the construction of a new indoor recreation facility and community center. We have worked extensively with Green Acres and have attained
funding for several recreation amenities throughout the State. We also have experience in creation of recreation designs and the recreation portion of
the Master Plan.
Environmental and Sustainable Planning
Scangarello, LLC was instrumental in helping Southampton Townships attain a $50,000 grant to study sustainability mechanisms that would help to preserve
the Township's unique rural character while providing opportunities for moderate and compatible growth. Scangarello, LLC, in partnership with Southampton
Township, created a Rural Sustainability Plan which highlighted goals and objectives for land use, circulation and connections, environmental resource
conservation, economic development and agricultural preservation. The process was heavy on public participation in the form of surveys, public meetings
and design charrettes. Southampton Township received planning awards from the New Jersey Planning Officials and the Association of New Jersey Environmental
Commissions in recognition of their achievements.
Scangarello, LLC worked with Southampton Township's Environmental Commission to create the Conservation,
Open Space and Recreation Plan. Our firm analyzed the existing environmental and cultural resources, helped the Township formulate a needs assessment for
each resource and identified goals and objectives that would be realized through ordinance adoption. We utilized GIS to aid in the analysis process associated
with the needs assessment portion of the project. This comprehensive document has been amended over several years to include forest preservation measures,
scenic corridor plan and a farmland preservation plan.
