Officials from over 100 New Jersey municipalities claim the state overestimated developable land by more than 14,000 acres, impacting plans to build 84,000 low-priced homes in the next decade. Town planners argue the Department of Community Affairs included unsuitable land in its calculations, leading to potential reductions in affordable housing requirements. Concerns include outdated data and the inclusion of flood zones as developable land. While some towns seek to cut their housing obligations, others remain committed to the state's affordable housing goals.
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