Category Archives: Redevelopment Agency

The Gramercy expected to be completed this summer

The Gramercy, a 42-unit development on East Cherry Street, is expected to be completed this summer.

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Plans for Irving Street parcel scrapped

A concept plan for a long-vacant downtown site where a jazz club had once been proposed has been withdrawn.
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Ribbon cutting set for artist housing

More than five years after the original concept of an affordable housing development geared toward artists was presented to the Redevelopment Agency, The Willows at Rahway, will host its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on May 1.

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City Council approves slew of appointments

City Council last night approved a series of appointments to municipal boards, including filling a vacant seat on the Redevelopment Agency.

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Redevelopment agreement OK’d, 30-year PILOT sought

The Redevelopment Agency approved a redevelopment agreement with developers of the Center Circle site on Main Street that would pay a fee of $1,750 per unit, contingent on a 30-year Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement to be voted upon by City Council tomorrow night.

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Redevelopment commissioner steps down

A Redevelopment Agency commissioner has stepped down halfway through her four-year appointment, creating a vacancy on the seven-member board that is expected to be filled shortly.

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Concept plan proposes 40 units on Monroe Street

Redevelopment is inching its way across the river from downtown, with a second concept plan proposed for the area: a 40-unit complex on Monroe Street.

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