More Than 100 Acres Of Meadowlands Could Be Redeveloped Under New Plan

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Officials are considering adding more than 100 acres of land surrounding the American Dream Meadowlands retail and entertainment outlet.

Up to 109 acres could be added to the Paterson Plank Road Redevelopment Area.

Up to 62 properties could be considered for the project, according to a NorthJersey.com report.

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The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority would have final say because that agency has jurisdiction over how the property is zoned and developed, the report said.

The area is east of Washington Avenue, on streets including Avenue A, Barell Avenue and Meadow Lane, according to the report.

Different parts of the 90-plus acre American Dream Meadowlands is expected to have staggered openings.

The retail portion of the project is expected to open in March 2019. The waterpark and amusement park are scheduled to open in October.

Developer Triple Five Group secured more than $1.6 billion in much-needed funds to help finance the $5 billion project.

The project is expected to bring 20,000 jobs to North Jersey and compete with New York City as the go-to tourist destination in the area.

Attractions will include the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere, Nickelodeon Universe. DreamWorks, owner of popular movie franchises such as "Shrek," "Kung Fu Panda," and "How To Train Your Dragon," is the official partner of American Dream's water park.

The first Sea Life aquarium in New Jersey will feature a tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel.

A huge adult-style arcade and bowling alley will give parents a place to hang out and have fun while kids ride a 300-foot-tall observation wheel and a 12-story indoor ski park with an 800-foot-long hill.

Several retailers, including Banana Republic, Gap, MAC, Microsoft, Zara, Pink and Victoria’s Secret have committed to opening stores there. Luxury retailers Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Hermès will also open stores.

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An artist's rendering of what American Dream Meadowlands is slated to look like when it opens in March 2019. — Courtesy of Triple Five