Tag Archives: Hamilton Street

Redevelopment of St. Mark’s site at standstill

Redevelopment of the former St. Mark’s Church hasn’t progressed and there may be some question whether proposed townhomes could still work for the site.

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Emergency expenses near $500K for hurricane

The city shifted nearly a half-million dollars in emergency expenses related to Hurricane Ida in September, with a plan to finance them over several years and possibly be reimbursed by the state or federal government.

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Hamilton Stage likely closed until summer

Hamilton Stage is likely to be out of commission until next summer after it was closed in September as a result of flooding during Hurricane Ida.

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Pocket park pursued for East Cherry Street

Over the years, there have been concepts to make East Cherry Street more of a pedestrian plaza. At least since construction of the parking garage on Lewis Street in the early 2000s, discussions have included creating easier access to East Cherry Street.

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Hamilton Stage closed indefinitely

Just as the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) was emerging from a nearly six-month closure to complete renovations, Hamilton Stage will be closed indefinitely after damage suffered from Hurricane Ida.

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Council accepts Arts District plan

City Council moved forward with the Arts District Redevelopment Plan, introducing an ordinance to accept the plan and amend the city’s zoning map.

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Planning Board endorses Arts District plan

Planning Board members generally endorsed the Arts District Redevelopment Plan with few questions before unanimously recommending the concept during its meeting tonight, held via Zoom.

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Council accepts Arts District Redevelopment Plan

Sixty units around the former St. Mark’s Church property, another 76 units as part of a mixed-use development at a long-underused property downtown, and pocket parks and murals are among the major components of a new arts-focused redevelopment plan for the northern end of downtown.

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