A public hearing will give residents a chance to voice their opinions about the State Development and Redevelopment Plan that will "set boundaries on suburban sprawl and channel development into cities and town centers."
"Passaic County residents with thoughts on these and other questionsregarding the evolving State Development and Redevelopment Plan willhave a chance to speak out Monday. That's when a public hearing on the plan, designed to set boundaries on suburban sprawl and channel development into cities and town centers, has been scheduled."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Residents get a say in shaping the county
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