New Development in Cranford, New Jersey
47 development projects are moving through Cranford, New Jersey's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (13), residential (5), civic actions (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCranford projects (YTD 2026)
47
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Cranford development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 13 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Cranford right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Bridge Repairs | Approximate location - High Street Bridge between High Street and Baldwin Court, Cranford, NJ | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-22 | — |
| Rahway River Desilting Project | Cranford, NJ (City-level) | Infrastructure | recommended for approval | 2026-07-22 | — |
| 24 South Avenue West Redevelopment Study | 24 South Avenue West, Cranford, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-15 | — |
| David & Nancy Van Houten | 225 Rankin Avenue, Cranford, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| John DeCotiis | 20 Pittsfield Street, Cranford, NJ | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 27 North Avenue Legal Update | Cranford, NJ (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Michael Maggio - Conditional Use Approval | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Michael Maggio - Conditional Use Approval | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Michael Maggio - Conditional Use Approval | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Michael Maggio - Conditional Use Approval | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Michael Maggio - Conditional Use Approval | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Cranford Performance Institute - Amended Minor Site Plan | 140 Bryant Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Development | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Cranford Performance Institute - Amended Minor Site Plan | 140 Bryant Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Development | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Township Resolution 2026-191 Requesting the Planning Board Evaluate Certain Properties on South Avenue for Designation as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Development | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Township Resolution 2026-191 Requesting the Planning Board Evaluate Certain Properties on South Avenue for Designation as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment | 10 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Development | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
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Recent Cranford projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 13 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Cranford development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cranford, New Jersey?
- Boardwalk has indexed 47 development projects in Cranford, New Jersey year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (13). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cranford projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Cranford in?
- Cranford is in Union County, New Jersey.