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: What’s missing?
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.
Influx of parking from Brownstones forces residential permits
City Council instituted permit parking along Price Street, Jackson Avenue and parts of Linden Avenue in response to an influx of parking from a new development nearby.
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City launches public input survey
As part of efforts to create a downtown strategic vision, the city is soliciting feedback over the next few weeks via a survey.
Planning Board OKs tweaks to The Mint-North
The second phase of The Mint will rise to six stories and the building will be extended to accommodate another 16 units, among other changes approved by the Planning Board on Tuesday night.
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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.
Council to finalize land swap for Dornoch
A land swap originally conceived almost 15 years ago for a downtown development is poised to be finalized by City Council next month.
Downtown valet parking program extended
The valet parking pilot program downtown was used almost 300 times, prompting the city to extend it permanently starting this past weekend. Continue reading Downtown valet parking program extended