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Bergen County 2026: The Massive Development Projects Transforming North Jersey

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In 10 Years Bergen County will Look Like Queens

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Hackensack NJ, From soaring 25-story luxury towers on the Hudson River “Gold Coast” to the long-awaited arrival of TopGolf, Bergen County is undergoing a historic transformation. Whether you are a resident, a commuter, or an investor, 2026 is the year these “paper plans” become concrete reality.

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DRAINAGE DRAMA RESOLVED? Saddle River Affordable Housing Project Finds a ‘Mayor’s Solution’

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Algonquin Project Proposes Major Drainage Shift to End Neighbor Flood Fears in Saddle River

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The contentious Algonquin affordable housing complex in Saddle River, spearheaded by developer Toll Brothers, reached a crucial turning point at the November 3 Planning Board meeting. Developers unveiled a new, comprehensive drainage plan aimed at resolving significant community concerns over water runoff and potential flooding of private homes.

The alternative solution, credited to Mayor Albert Kurpis at the prior October hearing and dubbed the “Mayor’s Solution,” is being praised by the Borough Engineer as “better than Lot 24.”

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