There is a saying in the development world: “wherever the nationis going, New Jersey will get there first.” New Jersey is thelocation of the nation’s first suburban subdivision, some of itsearliest shopping malls and its oldest highway networks. Now, theGarden State is once again serving as a model--this time for a newmetro-burban hybrid that offers residential buyers the convenienceand excitement of urban living, but in a suburban setting.

Concerned about the rising cost of fuel and the impact of theircarbon footprints, New Jerseyans are increasingly seeking outdevelopments in small suburban cities that satisfy the emotionalcraving for urban life, but in an attractive suburban setting.

Because of our suburban nature, New Jersey promises to serve asa model of the metro-burban hybrid. New residentialdevelopments--often with retail, office or hotel/conferencecomponents--are going up in small cities such as Montclair,Morristown, New Brunswick and Princeton that are restoring streetlife, creating a sense of vibrancy and spontaneity.