New Jersey Town Can't Say No To Development

A New Jersey community is designated for high-density growth. But the growth has come too fast, too soon.

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March 26, 2001, 7:00 AM PST

"Designated as an area for high-density growth, Egg Harbor is now trying to cope with progress... Rapid growth is not unheard of in New Jersey as builders scramble for what developable land remains in the nation's most densely populated state. What makes Egg Harbor's situation different is that, unlike most communities, it can't say no to new development."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: A town's development dilemma

Sunday, March 25, 2001 in The Philadelphia Inquirer

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