New Jersey
Massive N.J. hospital expansion angers neighbors, prompting changes to $1B plan
Plans for a proposed $1 billion expansion to Morristown Medical Center have undergone significant changes after residents and local officials shared misgivings about the project worsening traffic, causing a public nuisance, and towering over nearby buildings, Atlantic Health officials told NJ Advance Media this week.
“We’ve made adjustments to all buildings in terms of height, we’ve made adjustments in terms of the facades, the privacy that will be offered, and patient layout,” said Robert Peake, vice president of facilities management and real estate for Atlantic Health System, during an interview on Tuesday at Morristown Medical Center. “We feel that we’ve really pushed the envelope in terms of condensing as much as we can and we’re looking forward to sharing those adjustments with the town and with the residents.”