# Planned developments in Watchung, NJ

Boardwalk found 25 planned projects in Watchung, NJ in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/watchung/

## Watchung at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 25 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council |
| Sources we check | 24 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Watchung

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 7 | 28% |
| Development decisions | 7 | 28% |
| Infrastructure | 7 | 28% |
| Commercial | 3 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 1 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Watchung

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentian Lane, Park Place, and Edgemont Road Improvement Grant | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Route 22 Affordable Housing Overlay Zone District 2 Amendment | Not stated | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | May 7, 2026 |
| Phillips Field Bridge Improvements | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Affordable Housing Overlay District Amendment | New Jersey Builders Association | Residential | 0.23 acres | Approved | Mar 5, 2026 |
| $1.8M Valley Road Sidewalk and Roadway Improvement Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Valley Road Roadway and Sidewalk Improvement | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Dec 4, 2025 |
| $9,950 Survey Services for New Fire House | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 3,760-sf Restaurant with Drive-Thru | Raising Cane's | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Continued | Jun 5, 2025 |

Showing 8 of 25 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

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All places in New Jersey: [New Jersey](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/)

## Questions about Watchung

### What's planned in Watchung, NJ?

Boardwalk found 25 planned projects in Watchung, NJ in the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Watchung projects come from public meeting records, such as Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Watchung's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Watchung, NJ", boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/watchung/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count