Clifton is a large Passaic County city located between Paterson and the Essex and Bergen County borders. Its development includes established residential neighborhoods, apartment buildings, shopping areas, office properties, industrial districts, parks, and local institutions. Route 3, Route 21, Route 46, and the Garden State Parkway provide access to New York City and surrounding northern New Jersey communities. Main Avenue and other commercial corridors serve neighborhood businesses, while larger retail and employment areas are distributed across the city. Clifton’s geography ranges from denser neighborhoods near Paterson and Passaic to more suburban sections with detached homes and larger properties. The city also contains several parks, schools, houses of worship, and community facilities that reflect its long history as a residential and employment center within the New York metropolitan region.