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Sustain SJ sues Vineland over DataOne approval, challenging stormwater plans and planning board authority

The lawsuit seeks to overturn the September approval of DataOne's expanded AI data center

Jen Russell, The Woodbury Warbler | October 16, 2026
Finally, the first new state plan in 23 years is unveiled for public comment(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)
Finally, the first new state plan in 23 years is unveiled for public comment

State Planning Commission adds climate and equity goals to long-delayed document

Jon Hurdle | December 6, 2024
Warehouse vacancies rise, fueling claims of an overbuilt market(EFAFLEX_Schnelllauftore from Pixabay)
Warehouse vacancies rise, fueling claims of an overbuilt market

Critics assail cash-hungry towns for approving projects in pursuit of revenue

Jon Hurdle | September 30, 2024
The enduring legacy of Ingrid W. Reed
The enduring legacy of Ingrid W. Reed

Princeton mainstay and NJ Spotlight News leader led countless civic efforts in New Jersey

NJ Spotlight News | July 31, 2024
Judge’s ruling in Sparta case a red flag for NJ warehouse fights(AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Judge’s ruling in Sparta case a red flag for NJ warehouse fights

Judge disqualifies eight officials who used social media to oppose warehouse project

Jon Hurdle | April 24, 2024
Murphy eyes new fee on warehouse truck traffic(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Murphy eyes new fee on warehouse truck traffic

Proposal comes as logistics company unexpectedly withdraws plan for Gloucester County warehouse

Jon Hurdle | March 6, 2024
Lawmakers weigh slew of warehouse bills in response to growing calls for state action(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Lawmakers weigh slew of warehouse bills in response to growing calls for state action

Measures would curb growth by offering towns legal support and money to buy land

Jon Hurdle | November 27, 2023
New tool to ‘empower’ residents, local officials on warehouse development(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New tool to ‘empower’ residents, local officials on warehouse development

Online platform will give details of warehouse projects planned for NJ

Jon Hurdle | November 1, 2023
Nabisco plant to be replaced by major warehouse development
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Nabisco plant to be replaced by major warehouse development

Fair Lawn planning board gives approval

Briana Vannozzi | September 20, 2023
New pedestrian bridge will link Newark neighborhoods
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New pedestrian bridge will link Newark neighborhoods

Construction is expected to take 18 months to two years

David Cruz | September 19, 2023
Planning board backs off threat to deny embattled warehouse projectJon Hurdle
Planning board backs off threat to deny embattled warehouse project

White Township panel gives developer even more time to finalize plan

Jon Hurdle | September 18, 2023
Fair Lawn residents weigh in on plans for former Nabisco factory
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Fair Lawn residents weigh in on plans for former Nabisco factory

Developer reportedly plans to build office and warehouse space

Joanna Gagis | August 22, 2023
Warehouse building boom continues but vacancies edge up, report says(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Warehouse building boom continues but vacancies edge up, report says

New supply for logistics industry seen outpacing demand in coming quarters

Jon Hurdle | August 21, 2023
Monmouth County seeks to stop warehouse plan for Revolutionary War site(NJ Spotlight News)
Monmouth County seeks to stop warehouse plan for Revolutionary War site

Officials ask developer to consider selling the land, a move eyed in other towns fighting warehouse sprawl

Jon Hurdle | August 16, 2023
Upper Freehold residents protest impact of warehouse sprawl on landmarks, environment
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Upper Freehold residents protest impact of warehouse sprawl on landmarks, environment

Residents say leaders haven’t taken the necessary steps to protect this land from development

Ted Goldberg | August 4, 2023
Rural warehouse fight reflects statewide clashes(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Rural warehouse fight reflects statewide clashes

White Township is the latest scene in fights over massive building plans

Jon Hurdle | July 17, 2023
Warren County residents protest warehouse construction
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Warren County residents protest warehouse construction

But planning board discussion of massive project postponed once again

Ted Goldberg | July 12, 2023
New Jersey warehouses bloom in the Delaware River Watershed (Keith R. Stevenson/SAVImaging.com)
New Jersey warehouses bloom in the Delaware River Watershed

Some 88 million square feet of warehouses are coming to just 14 counties in New Jersey. Where does your county rank?

Chris Mele | May 10, 2023
Op-Ed: In Cherry Hill, an example of our flawed land-use process
Op-Ed: In Cherry Hill, an example of our flawed land-use process

A pending application to develop farmland provides a lesson in how not to move forward

Eric Ascalon | May 4, 2023
Warehouses growing, but pace may slow, industry says(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Warehouses growing, but pace may slow, industry says

New data shows another rise in rents and falling vacancies as towns grapple with development

Jon Hurdle | April 21, 2023
Revived rail line across NJ could bring economic boostAmtrak/Chuck Gomez
Revived rail line across NJ could bring economic boost

Trains would run from NYC to Scranton, PA. NJ would see benefits, report says

John Reitmeyer | April 7, 2023
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