About The Firm
- Philosophy

Heyer, Gruel & Associates was founded in 1970 and has grown from a staff of two to one of New Jersey's largest professional planning firms. In addition to serving our public and private clients, members of the firm are actively involved in other professional endeavors including teaching at Rutgers University, training sessions with professional organizations, participating in professional seminars and research and publishing. The firm offers our clients a depth and diversity in virtually all areas of professional practice.

For over 30 years the firm has provided a full range of planning services to more than 50 municipal clients ranging from some of New Jersey's largest cities to rural towns with populations under 1,000 people. The firm has a great deal of experience in multi-jurisdictional planning efforts ranging from multi-community planning projects to County Master Plans. In addition to our municipal clients, the firm has provided services to State, county and regional agencies, as well as private clients.

OUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

-Master Plans/Comprehensive Plans
-Vision Plans
-Strategic Plans
-Redevelopment Studies/Plans
-Land Development and Zoning Ordinances
-Site Plan and Subdivision Review
-Housing Elements/Fair Share Plans
-Visual Impact Studies
-Open Space, Farmland Conservation and Greenway Planning
-Urban Design
-Form Based Development Codes
-Central Business District Planning
-Fiscal and Demographic Studies
-Waterfront Planning and Design
-State Plan Cross Acceptance
-Expert testimony before Boards, Agencies, Commissions and in the Courts