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A 2757

Authorizes conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 4 co-sponsors

Authorizes New Jersey office parks and retail centers to convert to mixed-use developments including residential space, revitalizing underutilized commercial properties.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2757

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2757 authorizes the conversion of underutilized office parks and retail centers into mixed-use developments that can include residential, commercial, and other uses. The bill appears designed to address the post-pandemic shift away from traditional office and retail spaces by providing a legal framework to repurpose these properties.

Why is this important

With remote work and e-commerce reducing demand for traditional office and retail real estate, many New Jersey properties sit vacant or underutilized, creating economic dead zones in communities. This bill could revitalize these areas, increase housing supply, generate tax revenue, and reduce urban sprawl by encouraging development on already-improved land rather than greenfield sites.

Potential points of contention

  • Zoning and local control: Municipalities may resist state-level authorization that could override local zoning restrictions, as they prefer direct control over land-use decisions
  • Parking and infrastructure: Converting office/retail to mixed-use developments raises questions about adequate parking, traffic management, and whether existing infrastructure can support increased residential density
  • Affordable housing requirements: Unclear whether the bill includes affordability mandates; developers may resist requirements while affordable housing advocates push for inclusion

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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