The first phase of The Brownstones, about a third of the overall units approved for construction, is closing in on completion but phase two will remain up in the air for the foreseeable future.
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Executive order halts construction
One redevelopment project will have to wait to break ground and another may have to halt certain aspects of construction, under an executive order issued by the governor to try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A brief update on current redevelopment projects
Excuse the radio silence of the past couple of weeks, here’s a a pictorial update on three projects currently under construction in Rahway.
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A closer look at West Grand Avenue
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post focuses recommendations for the specific area of West Grand Avenue form St. Georges Avenue to Irving and Whittier streets.
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.
First phase begins on The Brownstones
Almost three years after demolition of the former Wheatena buildings, construction on the first phase of a four-building, 487-unit rental development has begun.
Brownstones developer secures phase one loan
The developer of the former Wheatena property has secured a $31-million loan for the first phase of the 487-unit development, according to a report in Multi-Housing News.
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Sewer, water fees set for Brownstones project
City Council approved a deferred payment schedule on water and sewer connection fees for the first phase of the Meridia Brownstones development. Continue reading Sewer, water fees set for Brownstones project