Radburn - A Planned CommunityRadburn, a planned community, was started in 1929. The community was intended to be a self-sufficient entity, with residential, commercial and industrial areas each supplementing the needs of others. All property within the boundaries of the Radburn Association is governed by The Declaration of Restrictions which runs with the land.
In 1974, the Radburn Association site was included in the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey State Register. In 2005, Radburn was designated a National Historic Landmark. The residential areas include every type of housing unit with a wide range of cost. The basic layout of the community introduced the "super-block" concept, cul-de-sac (cluster) grouping, interior parklands, and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic to promote safety. Every home was planned with access to park walks. There are extensive recreation programs planned for the entire community. While the orientation is primarily toward children, there is also a full range of adult activities. Some of the programs are: Tot Lot, Radburn Pre-school, sports, aerobics, amateur dramatics, library, clubroom facilities. |
LocationRadburn is located within the Borough of Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, 12 miles from New York City.
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PopulationThere are approximately 3100 people - some 690 families living in Radburn.
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HousingHousing consists of 469 single family homes, 48 townhouses, 30 two family houses, a 93 unit apartment complex and 10 condominium units. A new development of 165 townhouses is currently being built in our community.
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GOVERNMENTRadburn is part of the Borough of Fair Lawn. The Radburn Association, the corporate body provided for in the covenant, collects the charge, provides recreational programs, maintains the common property, enforces the covenants and sets policy. The Radburn Association is operated by a Board of Trustees composed of nine people elected by its members. Trustees are elected by the members of the Association.
The Citizens' Association is the civic group to which any resident may belong. |
FINANCEThe community is financed by its residents, who pay a charge based on their Borough assessed valuation. They also pay the full Borough tax rate. The Radburn Charge may not exceed 50% of the Borough tax rate. These fees pay for the maintenance of properties, administration and recreation programs.
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FACILITIES AND SITE INFORMATIONRadburn consists of 149 acres including 18 acres of interior parks, 2 swimming pools, 1 tot bathing pool, 4 tennis courts, 2 Tot Lots, a ball field, 2 playgrounds, an archery plaza, an outdoor basketball court and many walks. There is also a community center which houses administrative offices, library, gymnasium, clubroom and maintenance shops.
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