Clowns & Balloons

'Polka Dot' will stroll the River Road District on Saturdays, May 10th and June 14th
11 am - 2 pm

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River Road District 2007 Highlights

The River Road Improvement Corporation works on behalf of all those who live, work, or invest in the River Road District. Our goals are to foster the district’s economic development, encourage revitalization, and strengthen the economic and commercial contributions to the residents and property owners of the Borough of Fair Lawn.

Click here to read about the 2007 Highlights

Business Spotlight

Evergreen Organic Cleaner
14-17 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: 201-797-1616

Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 7:00 pm;
Sat 8 am – 5 pm

Click to read about the Cleaners and its services.

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District Business Activities

Click here to read about other business activities in the district.

More District News

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Directions

View an area map of the district and get directions from Routes 208, 46, 80 and the Garden State Parkway.

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New law blocks Aggressive towing

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Past Events & Photos

Click here to read about and see images of past events from 2005- 2007

Fair Lawn Gateway Riverfront Improvement Plan

Plans are being developed for the improvement of riverfront property at 440 Wagaraw Road to create a northern gateway green space.

Click here to view plan.

Click to see the 2008 Environmental Endowment for New Jersey (EENJ) grant application.

Traffic improvements complete

The Borough of Fair Lawn received a NJDOT grant of $25,000 to complete the construction of the River Road Traffic Calming Bump-out in front of the River Road Post Office Station. The project was completed in August 2007.


FL EDC Announces a New Improvement & Modernization Loan and Grant Program

The Fair Lawn Economic Development Corporation is pleased to present this new program for owners of new or existing business or commercial properties within a Fair Lawn business zone. Funds may be borrowed for business equipment, supplies, and overhead as well as the physical expansion and improvement of a business or commercial property.

Click here to download brochure.

Click to read about the first Fair Lawn business recipient of the Improvement & Modernization Loan

Sign & Awning Replacement Grant Programs

Grants are available to Fair Lawn businesses (depending on location), to provide financial incentives, which would make higher quality signs and awnings more affordable. The programs also reinforce a consistency and higher design standard that will benefit commercial districts as a whole, by offering assistance in meeting the required design guidelines.

TWO TYPES OF GRANTS:

  1. The Business Zone Sign and Awning Replacement Grant Program can be considered by any business or property owner located in any of Fair Lawn’s business zones.
  2. The Sign and Awning Replacement Grant Program is available only to businesses located in one of Fair Lawn’s two Special Improvement Districts - River Road or Broadway.

Replacement Sign and Awning Grants Brochure

Job Creation Agreement

Pictures from the River Road District Sign & Awning Replacement Grant Program

Fair Lawn Economic Collaborative

Since June, 2005 two new organizations- the Broadway Improvement Corporation and the Fair Lawn Economic Development Corporation - joined the River Road Improvement Corporation.

Thinking of moving your business?

Take this link to our AVAILABLE PROPERTIES page to see the opportunities in the River Road District!

Want to invest in the future of Fair Lawn and the District?

Interested developers who want to invest in the future of Fair Lawn and River Road can view and print the DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, identifying prospective sites for new development in the district; B4/B5 ORDINANCE with an interactive map of the development study areas.

District Development News


The River Road Improvement Corporation continues to initiate discussions between neighbors, property developers and public officials regarding the rezoning and development of the Clariant property, located at Fair Lawn Avenue and 3rd Street. An artist's rendering of the proposed development appears above.

For recent news on this proposal, as well as articles about other new business investment and development within the district.

click here.

Property Available for Development/ Redevelopment 

18-35 River Road - 7 Acre current industrial site avail for development/redevelopment from private owner; site can be delivered vacant. Local government and SID ready to work with qualified developer & owner. Available for mixed-use or commercial development. Site visits and developers qualification statements through owner's representative M. Follender, Esq, 201-896-4100. Local info from D. Smartt, 201-797-3442.

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Route 208 Development

New Vision for Route 208 Properties
The final report by the Fair Lawn Economic Development Corp. outlines a concept plan that would transform the 210-acre park in Fair Lawn and Glen Rock from a strictly industrial site to a mixed-use development, featuring commercial office space, restaurants and residential housing.

Click here to view report.

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