Elizabeth McManus, a Principal with Kyle + McManus Associates, has over 20 years of experience in both public and private sector planning. She has prepared numerous planning studies for a variety of municipal and private clients and has advised dozens of municipal planning boards, zoning boards and governing bodies on public policy and land development practice. These studies for municipal clients include master plan elements, reexamination reports, redevelopment investigations and plans, special area studies (corridors, downtowns, etc.), open space and farmland preservation plans, housing plans, and development regulations.

Ms. McManus has extensive experience serving in the role of Special Master for the New Jersey Superior Court in more than 40 cases where municipalities are seeking review and approval of their housing plans. In addition, Elizabeth has been qualified as an expert in planning by dozens of planning and zoning boards throughout New Jersey. Her broad experience extends from the state’s smallest boroughs to the largest cities, and the communities in between.