Headline: Haddon Ave Redevelopment: Old Building Coming Down for a Three‑Story, 9‑Unit Apartment — What Marlton Pike Neighbors and I‑295 Commuters Need to Know
By Ari Williams — 295Times
A small, familiar building on Haddon Avenue in Haddonfield is set to be demolished and replaced with a three‑story, nine‑unit apartment building — a change that matters not just to neighbors on the block but to drivers and businesses along the nearby Marlton Pike/Route 70 corridor and anyone who uses I‑295 to get through this part of South Jersey.
What’s happening
Plans filed with the borough (recently covered by local blog 42Freeway) call for tearing down the existing structure at 110 Haddon Ave and putting up a new three‑story residential building with nine apartments. The image circulating with the filing shows the small, older building that currently sits on the lot; once demolition happens, the developer will move forward with the new construction.
Why Haddonfield and Marlton Pike readers should care
– Location matters: Haddon Ave sits inside the heart of Haddonfield, within easy reach of Marlton Pike (Route 70) — the major east‑west commercial spine that feeds traffic to smaller local roads and the ramps that link to I‑295. Changes to density on local streets tend to ripple out: more residents can mean more car trips during peak hours, more demand for on‑street parking near shops, and more customers for neighborhood businesses.
– Housing trend: This project is part of a wider pattern in Camden County and across towns near I‑295 — modest infill redevelopment that replaces older buildings with small multi‑family housing. For towns like Haddonfield, these projects add rental housing options without wholesale change to the downtown footprint. That matters for young professionals, downsizing residents, and workers who want to live close to transit and Route 70 job centers.
– Local businesses: Haddon Ave and nearby commercial strips depend on foot traffic and a steady customer base. Nine new apartments could mean dozens of additional people walking or driving to nearby cafes, laundromats, restaurants, and services — a net positive for many small businesses. At the same time, construction and reduced short‑term parking could create headaches for storefronts as the project moves through permitting and build‑out.
What to watch in the planning process
Developments like this often prompt community questions about:
– Parking: Will onsite parking be sufficient, or will new residents rely on curbside spots that shoppers currently use?
– Traffic and access: Does the plan add curb cuts or change driveway patterns on Haddon Ave? Any increase in peak‑hour trips could affect nearby intersections and the way drivers use Marlton Pike and feeder roads to I‑295.
– Stormwater and utilities: New construction brings scrutiny over drainage, sewer capacity, and whether green infrastructure is included to limit runoff.
– Design and fit: Neighbors often ask whether the scale and materials of a new building respect the borough’s historic and small‑town character.
What the community is saying (and where to learn more)
Local reaction to small apartment infill projects is often mixed — many residents welcome additional housing and customers for local shops, while others worry about parking, construction, and changes to the neighborhood character. For community tenor, look at conversations on local Patch pages and neighborhood comments on review sites like Yelp for nearby businesses, as well as borough meeting minutes and planning board agendas.
You can:
– Search “110 Haddon Ave, Haddonfield” on Google Maps to see the site in context — how close it is to Marlton Pike/Route 70, nearby businesses, and the road network that links to I‑295.
– Check the Haddonfield Borough website or the borough planning board for the application documents, site plans, and scheduled public hearings.
– Read local reporting (NJ.com and Patch typically cover larger zoning or traffic impacts) and community blogs for follow‑up coverage.
Why this matters for I‑295 travelers
Drivers who use I‑295 and the nearby Route 70/Marlton Pike corridor should keep an eye on this kind of infill development. Construction can temporarily shift traffic patterns and parking behaviors, and the cumulative effect of several small developments can subtly change congestion and parking demand at exits and connectors. If you regularly use the Exit/Route that serves Haddonfield, changes at this address may be small on their own but significant when added to other developments in the corridor.
Bottom line
This is a classic local development story: an older, small building makes way for denser housing. For Haddonfield residents and anyone who shops, lives, or commutes via Marlton Pike and I‑295, the key questions will be about parking, traffic impacts, and how well the finished building fits into the neighborhood. Stay involved: public hearings on these projects are the best place to ask questions, see the site plans, and make your voice heard.
If you live near Haddon Ave or use the Marlton Pike/I‑295 corridor regularly and want updates, we’ll follow the planning board timeline and bring you meeting notices and key documents as they become available. Send tips or local perspectives to Ari@295times.com.
