There have been many governing bodies in Ocean County who've made it a priority to invest in and protect open space on acres of land that would otherwise be turned into real estate.
There are a lot of empty buildings in Ocean County. Brick Township has several that need to be filled. Before the pandemic some buildings were empty, but since Covid, more and more businesses and restaurants have closed.
Ocean County Commissioners have directed about $4-million of the bill for the municipalities along the northern barrier island to have beach replenishment work done.