Planning Board members generally endorsed the Arts District Redevelopment Plan with few questions before unanimously recommending the concept during its meeting tonight, held via Zoom.
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West Scott building sold as part of larger deal
A 10-unit apartment building on West Scott Avenue was part of a portfolio of recent construction that recently changed hands.
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Outdoor dining, some retail in store for phase 2
The second phase of the state’s easing of restrictions related to coronavirus (COVID-19) is expected to take effect June 15, and include outdoor dining and some limited retail.
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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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Merck to consolidate global HQ in Rahway
Merck plans to consolidate its New Jersey locations and make the Rahway campus its global headquarters by the end of 2023.