Philip J. Levin, Plaintiff-Appellant, and Bridgewater Leasing Corp., a Corporation of the State of New Jersey…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Law Division's finding that the 120‑acre Golden Triangle area was properly declared blighted under N.J.S.A. 40:55‑21.1(e). The Court held that the municipality's determination was supported by substantial evidence and that the statutory purpose was to promote comprehensive redevelopment, not to favor any particular private developer. A dissent argued that the blight declaration was an abuse of discretion and unconstitutional. The majority relied on legislative history and prior case law to interpret the statute.