Township of Mount Laurel, New Jersey

TOWNSHI P OF MOUNT LAUREL , NEW JERSEY feet of commercial space.” Like all successful edge city transformations, Mount Laurel Township is doing the important work of calling attention to itself as a vital urban center, one that’s quickly cropping up on Philadelphia’s periphery. There’s something truly exciting about that work, mostly because it involves a new way of building and reimagining the American suburban city. “When a business is kicking the tires on relocating, and they reach out to us, they know their project is going to be streamlined,” says Giegerich. “The construction official here is quite active in helping to smooth out the permitting process. Planning and zoning, as well. Ideally, we’d attract more businesses along the lines of breweries, distilleries, and restaurants to that Rancocas Creek area, where the shops are currently located. Those are some of the things we’re targeting right now.”