Tokarski Millemann Architects and Colliers Engineering & Desing Awarded FEMA Project to Elevate 14 Homes in Cranford, NJ
Cranford, NJ – Tokarski Millemann Architects (TMA) is proud to announce that their team has been awarded a significant FEMA-funded project to elevate 14 homes in Cranford, NJ. The project is a vital part of ongoing flood mitigation efforts in the region, targeting homes in flood-prone areas to reduce risks and enhance safety for residents.
The project will involve elevating the selected homes to meet FEMA’s current flood hazard standards, safeguarding these properties from future flood damage. TMA, with its extensive experience over the past 25 years designing in coastal areas and flood zones, will help lead the effort.
“We are honored to be selected for this critical project that directly impacts the safety and well-being of Cranford’s residents,” said Rick Tokarski, AIA, Principal Architect at Tokarski Millemann Architects. “Our team is committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help protect homes and communities from the growing challenges posed by climate change and flooding regulations.”
The Cranford elevation project is part of a broader grant program supported by FEMA to assist communities at risk of flooding. Tokarski Millemann Architects has a strong track record in flood zone construction, including numerous residential and community projects along the Jersey Shore. The firm was integral in the rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and worked with Samaritan’s Purse and the St. Bernard’s Foundation. The firm’s expertise in navigating complex FEMA guidelines and creating designs that blend functionality with an appropriate residential aesthetic appeal made them an ideal partner for Colliers Engineering and Design in this effort.
Construction on the 14 homes is scheduled to begin in 2025. TMA will be collaborating closely with the homeowners, contractors, local building code officials and Colliers Engineering and Design to ensure a smooth and successful execution of the project.