A New York developer is confident his plan to transform a vacant former casino into a hotel-condominium complex will move forward now that New Jersey has taken over supervision of the project.

Bigger sidewalks, bike lanes, and more trees are some of the upgrades outlined in the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project that could cost upwards of $75 million.

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