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.
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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.
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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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.
Continue reading Downtown strategic plan: Existing conditions, major employers
Existing land uses downtown are diverse, with a mix of commercial, mixed-use, industrial, parking and public uses.
Continue reading Downtown strategic plan: Existing land uses
Rahway has a lot to offer yet other than going to restaurants, there is not much to do downtown, according to a survey, but the overwhelming response to what amenities are missing downtown is that there is no grocery store.
Acting on recommendations in the new downtown strategic plan, City Council is poised to eliminate the prohibition of tattoo parlors and limits on personal service uses within downtown and eliminate the need for Planning Board approval for conforming permitted uses.
Continue reading Downtown limits to be lifted on tattoo studios, personal services
The City Council president will be added to the Special Improvement District (SID) Advisory Board as the sixth non-voting member under legislation to be adopted later this month.