Francis J. Banisch, III

Frank Banisch has been a community planning consultant serving New Jersey municipalities since 1972 in the preparation of conservation-oriented master plans, development ordinances, and planning analyses which focus on specific sites, areas, or issues. He has been extensively involved in the design and review of plans for residential and non-residential developments.

Mr. Banisch brings to the planning profession an architecture and design orientation, and has focused his career in the areas of urban design and environmentally sound land management. Serving clients across the State, he has professional experience dealing with the unique aspects of land management in various settings. This experience has involved the preparation of resource management tools to protect the State's diverse natural and cultural resources, and the shaping of development proposals to promote land use compatibility and to enhance the quality of life.

David J. Banisch

David Banisch joined Banisch Associates as a Research Associate in 1988. Mr. Banisch has assisted in preparation of municipal master plans and a wide range of municipal planning and private-sector client projects. The NJ Board of Professional Planners licensed Mr. Banisch as a Professional Planner on June 1, 2000.

David Banisch has worked extensively in the area of community development grant writing and administration on a wide range of projects. Mr. Banisch's efforts have secured numerous grants and aid to municipal clients totaling over $9.5 million. Mr. Banisch has also secured funding for innovative open space projects such as greenway and stream corridor protection and rails-to-trails acquisition and tourism facilities. Mr. Banisch's responsibilities with the firm include specialized planning services for a wide variety of housing, redevelopment, economic development and open space projects.

Charles T. McGroarty

Chuck McGroarty is a practicing professional planner in New Jersey with 18 years experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr. McGroarty provides advice on municipal planning matters, including master plans, development ordinances, subdivision, site plan and variance application reviews. He has been qualified as an expert witness in Superior Court. Mr. McGroarty’s municipal experience includes 13 years as the Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement in Mount Olive Township, Morris County.

As an independent consultant, Mr. McGroarty assisted in the preparation of the City of Camden’s Downtown Redevelopment Plan, the City of East Orange Master Plan Neighborhood Study Project, and has represented numerous private clients before Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment. Mr. McGroarty received his Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a licensed professional planner in the State of New Jersey.