Revised concept across river expands to 69 units

Four lots around Monroe and Essex streets would be developed as a 69-unit apartment complex along the Rahway River under a concept plan presented last week to the Redevelopment Agency.

Planning Board OKs 213 units at Essex, Bridge St.

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 213-unit development across the river from downtown, with a variance for studio units and several conditions, including parking.

Height, density increased at proposed Vermella site

A measure approved by City Council this month would allow maximum height and density to increase in a zoning subdistrict within downtown, codifying a recommendation of the downtown strategic plan and accommodating a site where a new development has been proposed.

City Council to vote new on PILOT agreement

City Council is scheduled to approve a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement that would generate more than $26 million over 30 years for a proposed 292-unit mixed use complex across the river from downtown.

Downtown strategic plan: Opportunity sites

More than a dozen properties considered underutilized were identified in the downtown strategic plan as “opportunity sites.” Some of the sites already have proposed concepts or in use another way while the plan suggested alternative development options” for others.

Top 10 posts of 2021

Happy new year to all and with a new year always comes a look back and a look forward, so here are the top 10 most popular posts on the site during 2021.