(White Township, NJ – January 29, 2025) – The Warren County Planning Department will host an information session about the release of the State Plan, as well as the Cross-Acceptance process during the upcoming Warren County Planning Board meeting. The session will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025 in the upper-level Commissioners meeting room at 165 County Road 519, Belvidere, NJ 07823.

This session is open to residents of Warren County and municipal officials who are encouraged to attend and learn about the New Jersey State Plan, which guides land use, transportation, housing, environmental protection, and other key areas of development across the state.

The State Plan reflects best practices in land use and addresses pressing issues such as economic development, climate change adaptation, historic preservation, and public infrastructure. The information session will feature a presentation by the New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy, which provides administrative support to the New Jersey State Planning Commission. This office works to protect the environment while guiding future growth, promoting compact, mixed-use development, and facilitating long-term, comprehensive planning across all levels of government and private sectors.

The presentation will provide insights into how the State Development and Redevelopment Plan is implemented and how the goals align with broader state agency priorities. The session will also cover how intergovernmental coordination plays a vital role in achieving sustainable growth and development within Warren County and the state.

For more information, visit State Plan | Warren County, NJ