Measure sought broader authority over warehouse development and was co-sponsored by the Senate president. His members didn’t agree

‘It’s going to take gumption on the part of local officials’

‘Direct Connection,’ already scheduled for a 15-year span, may now rival Boston’s ‘Big Dig’ for long-running works

The spot is crucial for migrating birds and its wetlands, activists say. It’s also attractive to developers because it sits near the New Jersey Turnpike

But NJ’s home-rule culture a major hurdle. Local officials say land decisions theirs to make

Department of Community Affairs rejects plan for warehouse on farmland as inappropriate use of powers designed to combat blight

Major projects planned for Warren County prompt discussions on harmonizing land-use rules

Some residents feel that instead of having two new 700-foot towers in the heart of the city, they should have low-income housing or give back ...

Whether approving a backyard pool or reviewing the site for a building, local zoning officers are key players. Advocates say certification will help end confusion ...

The city is now part of the Community Collaborative Initiative, a DEP program designed to foster development on contaminated tracts