The first phases of at least two developments currently under construction are projected to be completed toward the end of this year, adding about 300 residential units downtown.
Category Archives: Redevelopment Agency
Study to examine downtown housing
City Council awarded a contract last week for a study to determine the “saturation rate” of housing in downtown Rahway, updating a similar study done 20 years ago that helped to launch redevelopment efforts.
City Council approves appointments
City Council approved a series of appointments to various boards and agencies last week, including a new commissioner to the Redevelopment Agency.
Financial agreement for Slokker project amended
The Redevelopment Agency earlier this month adopted a resolution that will allow the city to issue Redevelopment Area Bonds (RAB) to reimburse a developer for part of the cost of extending Monroe Street.
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Council fills vacancy on Redevelopment Agency
City Council approved the mayor’s appointment to fill a seat on the Redevelopment Agency that had been vacant since April.
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Redevelopment updates
The Gramercy on East Cherry Street is expected to be the next downtown development completed, with construction moving along on the adjacent Main & Monroe project and Reva Rahway farther south on Main Street. In all, the three projects total almost 500 rental units.
Redevelopment director to step down
A major leadership change is ahead for the Redevelopment Agency — the second in four years — along with a related shakeup of the Parking Authority.
What’s up with West Main Street properties?
What’s up with those dilapidated buildings on West Main Street across from Park Square?
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