brownfields

Sea Gate in Perth Amboy will transform more than 15 acres along the Arthur Kill under a sweeping redevelopment plan from Kushner Cos. PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY
Jan 14, 2026

Perth Amboy approves Kushner’s $200M Sea Gate redevelopment

City officials approved Kushner Cos.’ plan, which will add 602 apartments and other improvements to a former waterfront brownfield along the Arthur Kill.

Abandoned property/brownfield site with For Sale sign and barbed wire.
Feb 19, 2025

NJ approves 13 new Brownfield Development Areas

Mayor Lisa Jiampetti described the announcement as a pivotal moment for Egg Harbor City that will help it "address long-neglected contaminated sites,” which will work to transform "into vibrant spaces that energize our community and create lasting opportunities for future generations.”

Abandoned property/brownfield site with For Sale sign and barbed wire.
Jan 29, 2025

Exclusive: Sherrill introduces bipartisan brownfields redevelopment bill

The gubernatorial candidate talks with NJBIZ about the legislation, the potential impact for local development efforts and her campaign to lead the Garden State.

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference April 26, 2024, at the Eagles Solar I and II Project in Berkeley Township to announce five major investments he says will ultimately enable New Jersey to meet its goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050.
Sep 5, 2024

Murphy announces actions on solar energy development

In addition to launching a one-stop-shop website to facilitate projects capping landfills with the clean energy alternative, the governor signed legislation to expand certain tax incentives regarding brownfields and historic preservation developments.

Camden Lutheran Housing Inc. is receiving a $1 million grant to clean up the former West Jersey Paper Manufacturing site.
Aug 30, 2024

EPA awards $1M grant to clean up contaminated Camden site

Following the effort at the former West Jersey Paper Manufacturing, 15 affordable, single-family homes will be built at the property.

Abandoned property/brownfield site with For Sale sign and barbed wire.
May 20, 2024

4 NJ communities secure $3M total in brownfields grants

“The Brownfields program is a powerful tool that helps communities in New Jersey address local inequities by providing a means to revitalize abandoned properties and promote environmental health, economic growth, and job creation,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia.

May 16, 2024

$350K in tax credits to remediate contaminated Bergen County site

The Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program aims to incentivize developers to cleanup the contaminated sites across the state.

abandoned building
Oct 13, 2022

NJEDA approves creation of brownfields program

The effort will provide $300 million in incentive funding over six years and aims to support remediation costs and to incentivize developers of redevelopment projects to carry out cleanup activities around the Garden State.

Sep 1, 2022

NJEDA seeks public input on Brownfields Redevelopment Program

Established by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the initiative provides $300 million in funding over six years to cover specific costs, with a focus on community development.

May 13, 2022

EPA awards $6.5M for contaminated NJ sites

Overall, $254.5 million will be distributed to 265 communities nationwide. In New Jersey, the funding from the Brownfields Grants will go to four state applicants.

Dec 6, 2021

NJEDA to launch Brownfields Impact Fund early next year

The initiative will make low-interest loans up to $350,000 available to for-profit organizations and grants of up to $350,000 available to nonprofits and local government units.