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Developer NEP Real Estate of Vineland NJ Urban Renewal LLC is building 2.6 million sq ft across four phases over twelve years. Permits show recent construction activity (2023–2024).", "why": "Status confirmed as 'under construction' with developer and scale specified. Zillow data shows stable housing market (ZHVI +0.9% YoY). Six peer projects in NJ share the 'redevelop' strategy. Database notes 'no obstacles' (opp_score 0.0).", "where_it_stands": "No parcel details, specific planning approvals, or traffic impact analysis provided. Verified as 'draft' in database. No housing market data beyond ZHVI. 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