Tag Archives: West Grand Avenue

Flood-prone West Grand Avenue home to be razed

The second of three flood-prone homes on West Grand Avenue has been acquired and soon will be razed.

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Eatery targeted for East Cherry Street space

A vacant East Cherry Street storefront is on tap to be transformed into a new eatery in the coming weeks.

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Planning Board approves 487-unit Brownstones

The Planning Board unanimously approved preliminary and final major site plans for a 487-unit rental development at the former Wheatena site on Elizabeth and West Grand avenues.

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Brownstones set to go before Planning Board

The Redevelopment Agency last week endorsed a plan for a 487-unit rental development at the former Wheatena property . The proposal is next expected to go before the Planning Board on Dec. 16 Nov. 25. (UPDATED, 11/21: The Nov. 25 Planning Board meeting has been canceled.)

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Council to consider PILOT, changes to Brownstones

Meridia Brownstones from Elizabeth AvenueCity Council will vote tonight on a 30-year Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) for Meridia Brownstones (0-21-14) as well as an amended redevelopment plan (O-22-14) and revised redevelopment agreement (O-23-14).

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Council OKs acquisition of West Grand Ave lot

City Council approved an ordinance (O-17-14) this month to acquire one of three flood-prone residential properties on West Grand Avenue with the help of state and federal funding. Continue reading Council OKs acquisition of West Grand Ave lot →

Council to consider PILOT for Meridia Brownstones

The developer of a proposed four-building complex on the former Wheatena property on Elizabeth Avenue is seeking a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) to the city that would average about $1 million annually for 30 years.
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West Grand Avenue lot closer to acqusition

City Council is moving forward with the acquisition of  three flood-prone residential properties on West Grand Avenue through state and federally-funded programs.

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