Inspira’s former Woodbury hospital campus could soon include health services, housing, and retail offerings
Inspira and Woodbury city officials said in a statement Monday that the “Heath and Education Innovation District" is aimed at developing both the local economy and health options in the area.
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New Jersey health system Inspira Health and Woodbury city officials on Monday announced plans to transform Inspira’s former Woodbury hospital campus into a “Health and Education Innovation District” that combines health services with housing, restaurants, and a hotel.
The emergency department and inpatient behavioral health units that currently occupy the Woodbury campus will be moved across the street to a new building, a $60 million structure currently under construction. Inspira medical office buildings in the area will also get $12 million in upgrades, and the health system plans to build a new station for paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
The nonprofit health system is still exploring possibilities for nonmedical uses for the property. Proposals include market-rate housing, senior housing, and a boutique hotel with a conference center.
In a joint statement with Inspira, Woodbury city officials said that combining health services with housing and community amenities could make Woodbury a destination for families. The city will hold public meetings to discuss further plans for the site and gather community input.