North Bergen, New Jersey

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 TOWNSHI P OF NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY 2021, after the former Township Administrator, Chris Pianese, retired. She shares, “We are 5.5 miles long and one mile wide; essentially a long and narrow plateau, paralleling Manhattan across the Hudson River. We border many municipalities, including Jersey City, Union City, West New York and Guttenberg, with easy access to major roadways, minutes from New York City by car and conveniently located near the Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, and many public transportation options.” It makes perfect sense that so many people want to move into the area. Art Schwartz, Public Information Officer, reports, “Residential housing developments sell out in no time, whatever goes on the market is immediately snapped up. New developments are built in stages and when each stage opens up, it’s filled immediately.” Two recent residential developments are along River Road with the most breathtaking views of Manhattan. The Duchess luxury apartments, which opened in February 2018, offers 322 units as well as a heated lounge pool and fire pits. The Solaia Luxury Condominiums had a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 10, 2021. This 175,000-square-foot property has 70 high-end boutique units. Nearing completion on the same road is Appleview Luxury Condominiums with 59 units. The Riverview Residential Development, a proposed development also along River Road, is currently in the preliminary stages. Another housing boom is happening along Bergenline Avenue. As Castro explains, “It’s another main corridor and adjacent to James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park. That park has a 16-acre Woodcliff Lake, picnic areas, a dog run, nature trails, as well as tennis, basketball, and bocce courts.” The 8133 Bergenline Avenue development is currently under construction and will have 26 high-end units. The 8619 Bergenline Avenue project has not yet begun, but 180 high-end units have been proposed. The top floors will have stunning New York City views. There’s even affordable senior housing,