open space preservation

An aerial view of 4100 Palisade Ave. in Union City, which will be demolished to establish a new soccer field. PROVIDED BY NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Apr 21, 2026

Union City to add soccer field, clear blight via Green Acres

Union City will replace a vacant building with a youth soccer field following a $4.08 million Green Acres purchase, expanding open space in Hudson County as NJDEP works to cover more ground across New Jersey.

Rider University in Lawrence Township
Mar 9, 2026

Mercer County to buy Rider University land in $10M deal

Mercer County will buy 56 acres from the financially strained Lawrence Township university in a $10M agreement, preserving open space while helping the school stabilize finances.