What makes a neighborhood walkable? According to Seattle-based Walk Score, it means having a main street or public space, “enough people for businesses to flourish and public transit to run frequently,” and streets designed for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit, among other things.
Continue reading Revisiting Rahway’s Walk Score over the years
The NJ.com Munchmobile’s recent visit to Nancy’s Towne House got me thinking that it’s long overdue for a reader poll on the blog.
So, we’re back with our most popular annual poll:
Continue reading Poll: What’s your favorite pizza place in Rahway?
City Council introduced an ordinance that would encourage creating streets that accommodate users of all ages and types, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, children, older citizens.
Continue reading City Council to adopt Complete Streets policy
City Council last week introduced a trio of ordinances related to property maintenance, including changes to the foreclsoure registry created last year.
Continue reading Council tweaks property maintenance measures
The Redevelopment Agency on Wednesday tabled discussions to designate a redeveloper of The Center Circle site as owners of the facility continue to evaluate bids for the Main Street property.
Continue reading Discussions continue for Center Circle site
Changes to a concept plan for a mixed-used development proposed for East Cherry Street would reduce ground-floor retail space while allowing for on-site parking.
City Council modified a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement to reflect a new lead developer for an artist-focused affordable housing complex.
Another downtown property changed hands recently, this time a mixed-used building on Irving Street.