Tag Archives: Essex Street

Bridgeview plan could progress in 2022

A developer that has proposed 300 units directly across the Rahway River from downtown has restarted the process to acquire properties necessary for the project.

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Property acquisition moving forward

Property acquisition for the proposed Bridgeview development is moving ahead with an offer on one property and a potential site identified to relocate a PSE&G substation.

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Pre-development agreement approved

A proposed 300-unit development across the river from downtown could be built in phases depending on property acquisition, which would ideally include relocating a PSE&G substation.

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Bridgeview concept adds units, new street

A revised concept plan for the Bridgeview project envisions about 300 units across the river from downtown while bifurcating the block to create a new public street, similar to what was done with two other downtown developments.

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Bridgeview, Arts District plans to be presented

Presentations for two proposed developments could formally come before the Redevelopment Agency next month.

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Bridgeview developers still interested

Potential developers of a proposed 174-unit rental apartment complex across the river from downtown are interested in proceeding but may need some help from the Redevelopment Agency.

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Essex Street concept secures DEP waiver

More than two years after presenting a concept plan for 174 units across the river from downtown, a developer has secured a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver through a settlement with the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the city.

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Master plan re-examination initiated

The Planning Board accepted a draft master plan re-examination — the first comprehensive one in 20 years — identifying potential areas of the city for future redevelopment and presenting recommendations.

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