The Planning Board accepted a draft master plan re-examination — the first comprehensive one in 20 years — identifying potential areas of the city for future redevelopment and presenting recommendations.
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Planning Board directs redevelopment for Hamilton Street
The Planning Board on Wednesday unanimously determined that six properties just outside the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Area, including the former St. Mark’s Church lot, qualify for redevelopment under the state’s Local Housing and Redevelopment Law.
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City Council approves appointments
City Council approved a series of appointments to various boards and agencies last week, including a new commissioner to the Redevelopment Agency.
Council approves change to redevelopment plan
An ordinance that would prohibit certain retail and restaurant uses along Block 154 — located between Elm Avenue, and Campbell, Irving, and Broad streets — was approved by City Council on Monday night.
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Planning Board endorses amendment to plan
The Planning Board last week approved changes to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan that would eliminate convenience retail uses and restaurants as permitted uses along Block 154 downtown.
Planning Board OKs changes to Main & Monroe project
The Planning Board granted informal approval to minor changes to the Main & Monroe development, namely shifting the lobby entrances to the two buildings from Main Street to a new extension of Monroe Street.
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City Council approves slew of appointments
City Council last night approved a series of appointments to municipal boards, including filling a vacant seat on the Redevelopment Agency.
Planning Board OK’s 219 units for Center Circle
The Planning Board gave the green light for a five-story, 219-unit rental apartment complex to be constructed on Main Street adjacent to City Hall Plaza, SDI Technologies and Rahway Plaza Apartments.
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