Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh of West Windsor
Now that West Windsor has taken the essential step of approving a redevelopment plan, what does it mean when I, as mayor, express support for redevelopment in the township?
What my support of redevelopment means:
• Township controlled and managed growth within West Windsor.
• Redevelopment will not be turned over to developers who would decide the township’s future.
• Additional parking at the train station for West Windsor residents.
• Design that complements existing neighborhoods and creates a vibrant town center for all residents and visitors to West Windsor.
• Opportunity to negotiate with the state and county agencies for financial support and commitments to traffic improvements.
• Redevelopment will not be paid for by the taxpayer, and with mayor’s veto power, I will not approve any project that places additional financial burden on our residents.
What my support of redevelopment does not mean:
• Excessive housing beyond the units required and defined by the plan.
• Support or endorsement from me for any specific developer or plan, seen or unseen.
• Someone will put a shovel in the ground without going through a thorough open review of the site specific analyses including social, financial and environmental impact assessments.
• State controlled redevelopment.
• Meetings behind closed doors with developers or private interest groups.
• I urge all residents to get the correct information on redevelopment before drawing conclusions. Do not be misled by scare tactics claiming West Windsor will be turned into an urban nightmare designed by bureaucrats and regional commuters.
This is a positive first step for improving parking, traffic and circulation problems while creating for the township, a true “center” and sense of community. I look forward to working with township council to make these improvements a reality.
Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh
West Windsor

