development area. Valley Brook Avenue will provide secondary site access. Currently the avenue runs through downtown Lyndhurst, enters the site from the west and continues through, past the NJMC Environmental Center.

Characterized by the tall grasses that run as far as the eye can see, the site is an open, picturesque landscape. Its expansive grass fields have a pastoral character that provide a feeling of seclusion and serenity virtually nonexistent in the surrounding suburban neighborhoods or bustling streets of Manhattan.

Vegetation of the site is comprised largely of common reed (phragmites), native shrubs and grasses. Occasional stands of Hackberry and Sycamore can be found, but these are rare. Birds and other wildlife help preserve a diverse ecological environment.

Water is a continuous theme in The Meadowlands and on the resort site. The Hackensack River borders the eastern portion of the site, while Berry’s Creek meanders through it, separating the Gateway Business Center from the village. Additionally the site is bound by tidal marshes, serving as wildlife refuge areas.

The property rises from an elevation of two (2) feet in the low-lying marshes to an elevation of nearly 110 feet above sea level atop Kingsland Landfill. As a result of the site’s vastness, views are afforded in all directions. Views of the Manhattan skyline to the east are especially notable from the higher elevations atop the landfills. Westerly views are of a wooded ridge running through Rutherford and Lyndhurst while the Sports Complex and Giants Stadium can be seen to the north.