Clementon Park and Splash World will permanently close after the 2026 season, ending more than a century of amusement park history. Following the closure, the owners plan to put the 52-acre Camden County property up for sale. The amusement park first opened in 1907 as a trolley park. Originally, it helped generate weekend ridership between… Read more »
The Michaels Organization is pursuing another major affordable housing development in Voorhees following strong demand for its recently completed project. The Camden-based developer plans to build 120 apartments at 600 and 602 Centennial Boulevard. The $50 million project, known as The Oaks at Centennial, would rise on approximately 6.6 acres. Currently, the property contains the… Read more »
Plans are moving forward for a retail development near the Turnersville AutoMall in South Jersey. The project may include retail space, a Kia dealership, and a potential residential component. The phased development, known as the Shoppes at Turnersville, is planned across approximately 36 acres. The site is located along Black Horse Pike near the Atlantic… Read more »
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has officially launched a search for developers to reimagine a key stretch of Camden’s waterfront. The state agency issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for nearly 16 acres along the Delaware River — directly across from Philadelphia — as part of a broader effort to revitalize… Read more »
A proposed 325-unit apartment community behind the Marlton Crossing Shopping Plaza is set to go before the Evesham Planning Board. The project aims to bring a mix of market-rate and potentially affordable housing to the area, adding significant residential density near existing retail and amenities. Developers are working to align the plan with current infrastructure… Read more »
Plans for a new Super Wawa near the intersection of Route 73 northbound and Cooper Road have been halted after the Voorhees Township Planning Board voted against the proposal. During the September 10 meeting, board members and local residents voiced strong concerns over traffic congestion in the already-busy Cooper Road corridor. The proposed development, which… Read more »
An affiliate of J.P. Morgan Asset Management has acquired an 8-acre school bus depot in Berlin, NJ for $10.4 million, equating to roughly $1.3 million per acre. The property, located at 835 Watsontown Road, was sold by First Student Inc., which immediately leased back the site and will continue operations without disruption. Positioned near Camden… Read more »
A proposal is moving forward to bring another Super Wawa to South Jersey—this time on nearly five acres of land straddling the border of Voorhees and Berlin Townships. The plan calls for a convenience store and 12 fueling stations to be built between Route 73 northbound and Cooper Road. The application lists NIKI-J&J Voorhees Cooper… Read more »
Two affordable housing developments led by The Michaels Organization have received approval from Voorhees Township, marking another step in meeting the municipality’s affordable housing requirements under the Mount Laurel doctrine. On August 11, the Township Committee voted to support the first phase of Michaels’ redevelopment at 600 Centennial Boulevard, the former L&L Redi Mix concrete… Read more »
The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) has acquired five wooded acres adjacent to its Voorhees shelter, with the goal of safeguarding the surrounding environment and creating opportunities for future expansion. While there are no immediate development plans, the nonprofit described the purchase as a proactive step toward long-term sustainability. Centennial Boulevard has seen considerable construction activity… Read more »
