Farouk Ahmad, P.E.
 Director,
Department of
Planning & Economic Development

Mission Statement:
“To plan comprehensively all aspects of land, environment, economy, and transportation affecting the future character, composition, and viability of Bergen County.”
Open Space Trust Fund

Bergen County utilizes the trust fund to facilitate land acquisition for open space, historic preservation, and farmland preservation, as well as development of county and municipal park and recreation facilities. more...

Quick Links:

Census Data

Planning Board

Construction Board of Appeals

Project Updates:

River Road: Phase II

Master Plan

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Hudson River Circulation Study

Route 17 Alternatives Analysis

2010 Trust Fund
Announcement Letter

Recovery Zone Bonds (ARRA)

GIS

Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has become a powerful tool in all levels of government services and functions. Bergen County has been working hard to enhance our GIS system to serve all County departments, as well as local governments, businesses, and the public. more...
Development Review

The Department receives, reviews, and approves applications for site plans and subdivisions. Application forms, status, and summary information are available on-line. more...
Transportation Priorities

The Department ensures the flow of critical transportation funding to projects that are critical to Bergen County and its sustained quality of life. more...
Data Resources

The Department is the repository of key datasets, including Census, Economic, Demographic, Local Zoning, and other data. more...
Comprehensive Planning

The Department is charged with all facets of comprehensive planning, including State Plan Cross-Acceptance, Master Planning, Smart Growth, Stormwater Management, and others. more...
Transit Information

Call (201) 336-6450 for information on public transit services including NJ Transit and private carriers serving Bergen County.
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