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 »
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 »
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 »
In 1970, the developer of the Echelon Mall envisioned the $80 million, 400-acre development — featuring retail, housing, office space, and recreational facilities — as a prototype for a new kind of suburban downtown. F. Aubrey Gorman, vice president of the Rouse Co., which also developed the Cherry Hill Mall and Philadelphia’s original Gallery at… Read more »
Wolf Commercial Real Estate, the leading commercial real estate and advisory firm in South Jersey has been appointed the exclusive listing agent for 214 Route 73, Voorhees, New Jersey 08043. The Voorhees property is available for sale. The property holds +/- 30 acres that could be utilized by retail and/or medical users. Features of 214… Read more »
The developer of the Springhill Suites in Voorhees had originally planned to add retail and commercial space on a six-acre parcel. Instead, they now propose a 116-unit active senior condominium building. Voorhees Hotel Associates of Horsham, Pennsylvania, received Zoning Board of Adjustment approval for a use variance with bulk variances on July 11, and the… Read more »
