Editing Monmouth County, New Jersey (section)

=== 21st century ===
In 2005, [[Fort Monmouth]] was recommended for closure, and in 2011 the facility shut down for good. Redevelopment of the land had been in talks since 2006, and in 2021 [[Netflix]] had announced it was going to create a film studio at the facility.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-29 |title=One Fort Monmouth Redevelopment Plan Nixed, Two Others Extended - Two River Times |url=https://tworivertimes.com/one-fort-monmouth-redevelopment-plan-nixed-two-others-extended/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, a proposal to develop housing units where the fort's housing stands was approved.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=MATTHEW SOCKOL, Staff |date=2022-07-28 |title=275 residential units planned for former fort parcel in Eatontown |url=https://centraljersey.com/2022/07/28/eatontown-fort-monmouth-affordable-housing/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=centraljersey.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2006, Bell Labs was sold, and preservation efforts were made by residents and former employees. In 2013, a developer began site redevelopment, with the research building becoming a [[New Urbanism]] inspired [[Mixed-use development|mixed-use]] facility, while the surrounding land became residential housing.

In 2016, Monmouth Mall in Eatontown announced that it would be redeveloped into a pedestrian-friendly mixed-used development, including demolition of some of the abandoned parts of the mall, with the addition of housing, plazas and walkways, amongst many other changes. The mall, which opened in 1960, had faced lots of [[Dead mall|vacancies and financial troubles]] over the years that led to the decision. The plans were finalized in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kushner, Whole Foods ink lease in Eatontown as Monmouth Mall redevelopment moves ahead – Real Estate NJ |url=https://re-nj.com/kushner-whole-foods-ink-lease-in-eatontown-as-monmouth-mall-redevelopment-moves-ahead/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=re-nj.com}}</ref>

On June 14, 2018, [[Monmouth Park Racetrack]] became the first place in [[New Jersey]] to offer [[sports betting]].