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Closing near on property for artist housing

A deal is nearly done and closing should be completed soon for the Elizabethtown Gas building property that is planned as 60 units of affordable artist housing in the Arts District.

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Artist housing PILOT approved

The City Council passed a series of measures on Monday night aimed at bringing affordable housing targeted for people in the arts and entertainment industry to the Arts District, including a financial agreement that will provide a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT).

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Public hearing on PILOT for artist housing

The City Council on Monday night will hold a public hearing and final approval for a financial agreement that includes a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) for the Rahway Residence for the Arts to pay the city at least $33,000 annually. Mayor Rick Proctor also is expected to deliver the State of the City address at the same meeting.

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Survey: Very strong demand for artist housing

Developers of an affordable housing development for artists said there is very strong demand in Rahway, enough for 242 units, or 3 1/2 times more than the 69 units they’ve proposed in the Arts District.

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Senior housing facility taking shape

A senior housing development on part of St. Mary’s Church property has reached its apex about eight months after breaking ground.

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One story to go for senior housing

The senior housing development under construction along Esterbrook Avenue has reached new heights in recent weeks, going to up to its third story.

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Concept for artist housing grows to 69 units

Developers of an affordable housing concept for artists hope to present their project to the Planning Board later this year as they tweak the original plan, increasing the number of units from 60 to 69 in the latest version.

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Artist housing survey launched

The developer behind a proposed affordable housing facility for artists launched a month-long online survey yesterday to help shape the Rahway Residence for the Arts, a 69-unit project planned for the former Elizabethtown Gas Building.

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