The path has been cleared to transform a retail property in Bergen County into a new mixed-use development that aims to create a new center of commerce with retail, open space, and more.
The Palisades Park Planning Board recently greenlit an ambitious project called The Grandline. Everything at the 6.2-acre parcel at 21 Grand Avenue would be completely demolished under the plan.
Spearheaded by LEEMS Corp and designed by Hoboken-based MHS Architecture with landscaping by Melillo Bauer Carman, The Grandline will feature 510 residential units in two towers set to rise 17 and 19 stories. A total of 102 residences between the pair of towers will be designated as affordable housing under the plan.
While the number of units is fairly high for Palisades Park, the community amenities and retail spaces are what make The Grandline stand out. Over 175,000 square feet of commercial space, split across two levels, is included in the development, which was designed to create a walkable community.
To support the retail, dining, and entertainment uses within the complex, The Grandline will feature a generous pedestrian-friendly plaza. The development will also include a wellness center and multiple rooftop amenity spaces, with the southern tower slated to have a rooftop pool.
The Grandline sports a decidedly modern urban-style design featuring glass-clad towers rising above the retail podium. The promenades feature wide pedestrian areas with landscaping aimed at creating open-air shopping corridors.
The development team for The Grandline includes Stonefield Engineering and Design, March Associates Construction, and MJ Planning. A timeline for the development’s construction has not been announced.
