The Wilf family’s Garden Homes has proposed a nearly 500-unit apartment development in West Orange, New Jersey, significantly expanding a previous 136-home plan that was rejected. The project includes 100 affordable units, aligning with state housing requirements. However, local opposition cites environmental concerns, including deforestation and potential flooding risks. The site, a 120-acre forest atop a mountain, has been contested for years, with past efforts to preserve it as open space failing due to funding issues. The West Orange planning board will review the proposal in an upcoming hearing.
The Wilf family’s Garden Homes
