building all this, we keep our fingers on the pulse and do what we can to support low to moderate income families.This extends from just letting them build here. We actually donate some properties to them to help them keep their costs down.” The borough’s commitment to affordable housing and community support is further exemplified through a project in partnership with the Glassboro Housing Authority, Gloucester County Housing Authority, and an outside developer to bring an affordable housing project aimed at seniors and people with disabilities. “We assisted financially with the demolition of an old run down housing project, as well as giving them some other financial incentives for the build,” the mayor recounts.“That just opened this past June, and there was quite the waiting list to get in.” TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PUBLIC SAFETY As Glassboro grows, leadership is working hard to address challenges like traffic and parking. These issues can be attributed to the growth in the borough, 139 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 GLASSBORO, NJ
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