Tag Archives: downtown

Designated bikeways approved

With no comment from the public and a lone comment from one of its members, City Council unanimously approved a pair of ordinances that will designate more than 3.5 miles of bikeways within Rahway.

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City studies parking needs

In one of its final acts before being dissolved, the Parking Authority authorized a parking assessment to address short- and long-term parking needs, including potentially identifying a location for a second downtown parking deck.

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City Council moves to create bike lanes

Rahway will create more than three miles of designated bikeways under a pair of ordinances introduced by City Council. Continue reading City Council moves to create bike lanes

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.

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St. Mark’s to be studied for potential redevelopment

The vacant St. Mark’s Church property and five adjacent lots will be studied for potential redevelopment.

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Shared services agreement renewed

City Council last month renewed an agreement with the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to share the cost of an economic development specialist who also serves director of the Special Improvement District (SID).

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Park Square sold for almost $36 million

Park Square, the two-building, 159-unit rental complex downtown, has sold for $35.9 million, according to property records. Reports in NJ Biz and GlobeSt.com initially had the sale price as $34.9 million.

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