Alexander Dougherty Is the Principal of Dougherty Planning & Development LLC. Mr. Dougherty Possesses A Strong Understanding of Land Use Case Law, as well as the Intent & Goals of The Municipal Land Use Law 40:55D-1 and The Local Redevelopment and Housing Law 40A:12A-1.

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While Obtaining a Master's in City & Regional Planning at Rutgers’ Edward J Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, He Studied all Aspects of City Planning and Public Policy Focusing Mostly on Development & Redevelopment Plans and Various Research and Development Planning Techniques while Solidifying an Academic Certification in Public Policy. Mr. Dougherty not only Holds a Certification as a Licensed Professional Planner (PP) in the State of New Jersey, but He is also Certified as a Professional Planner Within the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). This Certification is the Only Nationwide, Independent Verification of Planners’ Qualification.

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​Mr. Dougherty Attends Municipal Planning & Zoning Board Meetings as a Hired Professional on Behalf of Development Applications Daily. He Has Worked on Projects of Varying Complexities, Ranging from Small Homeowner Applications to Large Commercial & Residential Developments. Mr. Dougherty Created DPD Because He Enjoys Cultivating the Public & Working with Communities to Visualize Change for the Future.