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Resident architect proposes 'Excellence in Harvey Cedars Design' recognition to encourage traditional-style homes
Summary
Terry Golda, a Harvey Cedars resident and retired architect, presented an advisory proposal at the July 17 Land Use Board meeting to recognize builders and designers who preserve the borough's traditional architectural character, suggesting plaques and a volunteer committee to set criteria; the board requested specifics and no formal action was taken.
HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — At the July 17, 2025 meeting of the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board, resident and retired architect Terry Golda presented an advisory proposal to recognize builders, architects and homeowners who keep Harvey Cedars' traditional style in new construction and renovations.
Mayor John Imperiale invited Golda to the Land Use Board to get feedback on the idea after Golda raised the concept at a Commissioners Forum in June. Golda told the board he is a retired architect, a professional planner and an interior designer with experience in historic districts. He proposed an "Excellence in Harvey Cedars Design" recognition — for example, presenting professionals with a plaque or similar token — to encourage retention of the borough's traditional character.
Board members and audience participants discussed potential benefits and noted that specific program details would be needed before any official steps. The minutes record that creating a volunteer committee to develop criteria and implementation steps was discussed as a sensible next step. The presentation was explicitly advisory; no motion, assignment, or formal board action to create a program or committee is recorded in the minutes.
The meeting minutes do not include draft criteria, funding details, or a timeline for any recognition program. The Land Use Board adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
