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It is the second-oldest mall in New Jersey. 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The center has been repositioned to include civic, entertainment, healthcare, housing, office, and retail uses. Housing is present in the record, with 3,329 residential units permitted in 2023-2024 (1,450 single-family, 336 multi-family, 1,543 luxury). Median rent is $1,863. Current owner Urban Edge Properties has held the asset since 2014. The site is located in Paramus, NJ, adjacent to the operating Fashion Center (5.9 km away) and near a proposed Sears Site (3.0 km away). Traffic data shows 135,965 ADT on NJ 4 freeway. Housing market data shows ZHVI at $780,357 (2026-09) with 7.1% annual growth. No new construction is required per the record. Unknown: exact retrofit cost, current occupancy rates for new uses, or whether healthcare/office components are operational.", "why": "The record confirms retrofit is complete, housing is active, and ownership is stable. Context shows strong regional competition (Fashion Center) and high traffic volume. Housing permits and market data indicate active residential development.", "where_it_stands": "Operating as a mixed-use site with housing component established. No new construction needed. Adjacent to a major competitor (Fashion Center) and near a proposed development (Sears Site). Housing market shows growth.", "for_a_planner": ["Housing permits (3,329 units) confirm active residential development. Traffic volume (135k ADT) supports accessibility. Adjacent retail competition (Fashion Center) is operating."], "for_a_developer": ["Retrofit already built eliminates new construction cost. Median rent $1,863 is a key metric. Housing market growth (7.1% annual) supports residential viability. Current owner (Urban Edge) has held since 2014."], "risks_and_unknowns": ["No data on current occupancy for new uses (healthcare, office, etc.). No benchmark for median rent ($1,863) to assess competitiveness. Retrofit cost unknown. 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