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NJ’s Future: Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Signals Major Push for Urbanization and Affordable Housing

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Sherrill Doubles Down on Development: New Gov.-Elect Taps Top Housing Expert, Signaling Massive Shift in NJ’s Urbanization Strategy

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Trenton NJ, Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is wasting no time in signaling her administration’s core focus: tackling New Jersey’s acute affordability and housing crisis. In a move that clearly emphasizes an intent to address development and housing access, Sherrill announced the appointment of Adam Gordon, Executive Director of the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC), to her Transition Team.

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Transit-Oriented Gold Rush: NJ Transit’s $1.9 Billion Plan to Monetize Real Estate and Build New Housing

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$1.9 BILLION Jackpot? NJ Transit Unlocks Massive Real Estate Plan to Build 20,000 New Homes & Fuel NJ’s Future!

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ISELIN, NJ | October 16, 2025 – NJ Transit is embarking on a massive, decade-long initiative to transform its vast, underutilized real estate portfolio into a substantial revenue stream, estimating a potential $1.9 billion in generated revenue. This ambitious new roadmap aims to leverage the agency’s 8,000 acres of property to develop transit-oriented communities, accelerate housing growth, and inject economic vitality into New Jersey’s downtowns.

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A Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing: A Message from Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has written a compelling letter to Trenton, addressing the complex challenges of affordable housing and the need for a more comprehensive solution to housing insecurity. While acknowledging the importance of affordable housing initiatives, Mayor Ghassali emphasizes that these efforts alone will not resolve the underlying systemic issues driving housing instability in New Jersey and beyond.

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