A stretch of West Main Street could make for a waterfront walkway or park since it’s located in a flood zone while a couple of buildings with historical architectural features also might be appropriate for a public amenity, such as an artist space or youth center.
Continue reading Downtown strategic plan: West Main Street & Elizabeth Avenue
At least five of the 14 opportunity sites in the downtown strategic plan have some concept that previously was presented in the Arts District Redevelopment Plan, conceived two years ago.
Continue reading Downtown strategic plan: Opportunity sites in arts district
More than a dozen properties considered underutilized were identified in the downtown strategic plan as “opportunity sites.” Some of the sites already have proposed concepts or in use another way while the plan suggested alternative development options” for others.
A concept to put a four-story, 20-unit building on a long-vacant West Main Street lot abutting the Rahway River isn’t likely to return until developers resolve flood plain issues.
Continue reading West Main Street concept ‘working out issues’
Three properties won tax appeals across multiple tax years, one dating as far back as 2014.
A four-story, 20-unit building has been proposed for a long-vacant West Main Street property downtown.
Owners of two small downtown lots are interested in possibly developing the properties.
City Council moved forward with the Arts District Redevelopment Plan, introducing an ordinance to accept the plan and amend the city’s zoning map.