City Council took the next step in redeveloping the northern end of downtown, formally adopting the Arts District Redevelopment Plan and amending the city’s zoning map.
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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.
Planning study to identify new sites
A planning consultant will study underused lots downtown to identify the potential for new uses that could connect recent developments with needed amenities.
Merck plans changes to Rahway campus
The Planning Board will investigate the 19 properties owned by Merck to determine if they qualify for redevelopment as the pharmaceutical giant plans to move its global headquarters within the next three years.
Design work for Amtrak trestle improvements
Decorative panels and a paint job are in store for the railroad trestles and beams in the center of downtown.
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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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Changes in store for East Cherry Street
East Cherry Street will see some design changes, namely the elimination of bumpouts, along with other improvements to curbs and sidewalks.
City to foreclose on three properties
The city plans to foreclose on three small properties that are delinquent on taxes.