Projects

Barrington Business Center (cross reference-available properties)
One of the Borough's greatest redevelopment accomplishments was the revitalization of the former Owens Corning fiberglass plant. The site was demolished and redeveloped into the Barrington Business Center, a 1 million square foot office and warehouse complex. The property is managed by the Flynn Company. For leasing information, contact David Ricci at (215) 561-6565 or email him at dricci@flynnco.com .

Clements Bridge Road Streetscape Enhancement Project
In 2003, the Borough designated the Clements Bridge Road Corridor a redevelopment zone. Since then, major streetscape improvements including new sidewalks, decorative lighting, trees, benches, bike racks, crosswalks and bus shelters have been completed. The improvements are designed to encourage pedestrian traffic and stimulate business activity. Through state grants and local economic development projects, the Borough has invested over $1 million to finance the downtown improvement program, including two TEA-21 grants totaling $1,500,000. The improvements have attracted a number of new businesses. In addition, 70 new parking spaces have been created. These free spaces are in close proximity to shopping.

White Horse Pike Redevelopment
The White Horse Pike is Barrington's main commercial highway and center of commerce. The Borough has initiated a comprehensive redevelopment project that will create vibrant, smart growth-oriented development in the area. The anchor of this redevelopment plan is an exciting $3 million mixed-use project which will include a retail component as well as a restaurant. The Barrington Circle at the White Horse Pike and Clements Bridge Road is the gateway into downtown Barrington. Decorative lighting, extensive landscape treatment, and other aesthetic improvements will be incorporated to create a sense of place.

The Suites at Barrington Commons
Community Development Group, a Haddonfield-based developer, has been chosen by Barrington officials to redevelop a site on the White Horse Pike. Their proposal calls for a mixed-use commercial development that includes space for offices, retail and housing. The property is located within a Borough-designated redevelopment area formerly home to the AV Kitchens showroom. The site has been vacant since the early 1990's. The developers will include streetscape treatments and attractive landscaping that will match improvements recently made to Clements Bridge Road.

SAR Automotive Equipment Specialists
The former Custom Metal Arts building on East Gloucester Pike, which was acquired by the Borough through tax foreclosure several years ago, was sold in December 2003 and is the new headquarters of SAR Automotive Equipment Specialists. In 2004, The building underwent a major renovation process and extensive landscaping was incorporated. Parking lot lights will match the decorative streetlights used on Clements Bridge Road.

White Horse Pike Economic Development Coalition
Barrington leads the White Horse Pike Economic Development Coalition, an eight-member coalition of Camden County municipalities bordering Route 30. The communities have joined forces to combat common problems of disinvestment, vacancy, and underutilization of property. At the request of the Coalition, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission completed a corridor study documenting problems that exist along the White Horse Pike. The Coalition also received a grant from the Commission for $56,000 that funded a market feasibility and planning study. The Boroughs will use the results of the study as a guideline to attract viable businesses to the area. Most recently, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has awarded the Coalition a $100,000 Smart Future Grant. The grant will fund a study to examine each individual municipality's zoning ordinances and master plan and reconcile them to create a comprehensive, consistent development plan. The Camden County Improvement Authority will administer the grant and conduct the study.

Economic Development Consultants
Economic Development Associates, Inc., located in Marlton, NJ serves as the economic development consultants to the Borough. For more information on business and economic development opportunities within the Borough, contact Economic Development Associates, Inc. at 856-287-4090.