Three Camden County communities are joining forces to modernize public safety. Haddon Heights, Barrington, and Runnemede have announced plans to develop a shared fire and EMS building, with the help of $500,000 in state funding to get the project off the ground. Local officials say the state-of-the-art facility will give first responders the resources they need in a contemporary setting designed to meet today’s challenges.
Legislators have described the project as a potential model for the future, pointing to its collaborative approach as a way for towns to strengthen emergency services while managing costs. Mayors from all three municipalities praised the partnership, noting that the facility will be built with cutting-edge design, modern equipment, and improved efficiency that benefits both first responders and residents. The building is expected to become a hub for coordinated fire and EMS response, showing how shared services can work effectively across neighboring towns.
While Camden County is seeing this unique example of regional cooperation, Hudson County is continuing its push toward high-rise growth. One of the newest towers rising in Journal Square has secured a major round of financing as it begins leasing units. Walker & Dunlop announced it arranged a $220 million bridge loan to refinance 626 Newark Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use tower developed by Long Island-based Namdar Group.
The property features 576 residential units and more than 27,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, including a ground-floor storefront along the Central Avenue extension. The building’s location places it across from the soon-to-open Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex and within a short walk of the Journal Square PATH station, making it a prime addition to Jersey City’s growing transit-oriented development scene.
Developers say the tower blends modern luxury living with retail and commercial opportunities, creating a true live-work-play environment. The mix is intended to attract both residents and visitors, positioning the building as an anchor for the rapidly evolving Journal Square neighborhood.
The financing was structured to support the leasing phase, which has already begun and is reportedly performing above expectations. This round comes just months after Namdar secured $160 million to complete construction, signaling strong confidence from investors in both the project and the continued growth of Jersey City’s real estate market.
Projects like 626 Newark Avenue highlight the scale of transformation underway in Journal Square, where new towers, retail destinations, and civic facilities are reshaping the area into one of New Jersey’s most active development zones. As construction cranes continue to dominate the skyline, the neighborhood is emerging as a hub of investment and opportunity.
For residents of Camden County, the shared emergency services building shows how innovation is taking a different form—one focused on community safety and regional cooperation. Together, these stories illustrate the range of change happening across New Jersey, from the expansion of public safety infrastructure to the ongoing boom in urban real estate. To keep up with development and housing news across the Garden State, visit Explore New Jersey Real Estate.
