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 »
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 »
One of South Jersey’s most problematic intersections is set for a redesign in Voorhees, at the crossing of Route 73, Kresson Road, and Kresson-Gibbsboro Road. This week, the Voorhees Township Committee gained an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a long stretch of land at 316 Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, which leads directly to the intersection. The project… Read more »
A ceremony will mark the completion of an $8 million renovation and expansion at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) Medford campus, which includes a new video game design lab. The construction at the Hawkins Road campus also included upgrades to welding and HVAC shops, with the new lab serving both the video game… Read more »
Mount Laurel Township Council is considering renewing its municipal tax for open space acquisition, preservation, and maintenance by placing the decision before voters in the November general election. According to the ordinance set for review on March 3, the Council acknowledges that preserving open space benefits both current and future residents. Mount Laurel’s open space… Read more »
