Poll results: Favorite sandwich in Rahway

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Parking to be added at Meridia Brownstones

The developer of a massive Elizabeth Avenue project is expected to include more parking when it seeks approvals for the second phase of the project later this year.

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Downtown strategic plan: Vacant and underutilized properties

About one in five downtown storefronts is vacant but “there does not appear to be a defined pattern of vacancy,” according to the downtown strategic plan.

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Downtown strategic plan: Existing conditions, major employers

Almost 3,000 more people leave the city to go to work than come into Rahway, or both live and work in Rahway; that’s almost 24% more.

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Downtown strategic plan: Existing zoning

Existing zoning downtown is primarily governed by the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan, first created in the late 1990s and amended numerous times since. The plan also includes 6 sub-districts.

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Downtown strategic plan: Existing land uses

Existing land uses downtown are diverse, with a mix of commercial, mixed-use, industrial, parking and public uses.

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