of that year, a public meeting was held in a local middle school gymnasium where Eatontown's mayor Dennis Connelly and the Borough Council spoke out against a zoning change that would allow the expansion of the mall. Several borough residents also spoke out against the redevelopment, and Kushner announced the abandonment of the project at the same meeting. A proposal issued in January 2018 named "The Heights At Monmouth" suggested the demolition of the two-story wing that includes Boscov's and covers . It also proposed additions that would total and bring the mall's total gross leasable area to . During this time, Kushner partnered with Rouse Properties (now Brookfield Properties) for the redevelopment. The redevelopment was approved on July 16, 2018. The new plans include opening up the two story mall corridor and creating new outdoor corridors. The plan also includes provisions for the addition of 700 residential apartment units, of which 88 will be designated affordable housing. References Buildings and structures in Monmouth County, New Jersey Shopping malls in New Jersey Shopping malls established in 1960 Tourist attractions in Monmouth County, New Jersey Shopping malls in the New York metropolitan area Eatontown, New Jersey 1960 establishments in New Jersey