Posts Categorized: South Jersey Land

Voorhees Town Center Redevelopment Moves Forward

Voorhees Town Center Redevelopment Moves Forward

The Voorhees Township Committee has approved a sweeping redevelopment plan for the former Echelon Mall, now known as Voorhees Town Center. The project, led by North Jersey–based Hoboken Brownstone Company, marks a major step toward transforming the long-vacant property into a vibrant, mixed-use community. The redevelopment calls for 317 new residential units, including 207 market-rate… Read more »

Camden Riverfront Redevelopment Moves Forward

Camden Riverfront Redevelopment Moves Forward

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 »

325-Unit Apartment Plan Heads to Planning Board in Evesham

325-Unit Apartment Proposal Moves Forward in Evesham

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 »

Wawa at Route 73 and Cooper Road rejected by Voorhees Planning Board

Wawa at Route 73 and Cooper Road rejected by Voorhees Planning Board

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 »

J.P. Morgan Buys Berlin, NJ Bus Depot for $10.4M

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Buys Berlin, NJ School Bus Depot in $10.4M Sale-Leaseback

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 »

Proposed Super Wawa in Voorhees

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 »

Voorhees Advances Affordable Housing with Michaels Organization Projects

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 plant site adjacent to the post office. Plans call for 60 family rental apartments, with the resolution enabling Michaels to pursue financing through the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. These projects, along with another nearing completion on Haddonfield-Berlin Road, reflect the Township’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing opportunities.

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 »

AWA Secures Land for Future Growth in Voorhees

AWA Secures Land for Future Growth in Voorhees

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 »

Former Public School For Sale

636 Taranto Ave, Blackwood, New Jersey 08012

Wolf Commercial Real Estate, the leading commercial real estate and advisory firm in South Jersey, has been appointed the exclusive listing agent for 636 Taranto Ave, Blackwood, New Jersey 08012. The Blackwood property is available for sale. The property contains +/- 10,300 square foot building situated on 1.76 acres , that could be utilized by… Read more »

Developer Seeks Okay to Clear 1,356 Trees for Voorhees Storage Site

Developer Seeks Okay to Clear 1,356 Trees for Voorhees Storage Site

Plans to build a flex industrial complex on 5.1 wooded acres at Cooper Road and Centennial Boulevard would require removing 1,356 trees, including 39 over five inches in diameter. Safe Storage USA LLC proposes three buildings totaling over 56,000 square feet and 35 units, with 107 parking spaces. The triangular lot, next to the Animal… Read more »