After Decades in Flux, Newark’s Historic Griffith Building Re-Launches After Renovation
One of Downtown Newark’s most recognizable historic buildings has completed its long-awaited transformation, ending decades of vacancy and stalled redevelopment efforts.
Changes to Newark’s Landmark Process Could Help Protect More Historic Buildings
A long-awaited effort to simplify Newark’s historic landmark designation process is moving forward, a change preservationists hope will make it easier to protect more of the city’s historic buildings.
Newark Council Advances 10-Year Tax Break Extension for FBI Building
The Newark City Council has taken the first step toward extending a tax break for the downtown FBI building for a second time.
Newark Planning Board Approves 150-Unit Project After Two Previous Rejections
A long-running proposal for a 150-unit mixed-use building in Newark has finally secured approval after a court ordered the Planning Board to reconsider the application.
Historic Firemen’s Insurance Building Cleared for Affordable Housing Conversion in Newark
A long-vacant downtown Newark building has moved one step closer to redevelopment after a 35-year tax incentive was approved for its conversion into affordable housing and retail space.
RBH Groups Reveals Updated Plan to Build Tower Behind Newark’s Paramount Theater
One of Downtown Newark’s most anticipated redevelopment projects is back, with revised plans calling for a 16-story tower while preserving the historic Paramount Theater’s facade
Developer Pedro Gomes Secures Planning Board Approval for Residential Building in University Heights
An empty lot in Newark's University Heights neighborhood is set to become a six-story apartment building.
Newark Airport’s Terminal B Getting $200 Million Facelift
The oldest section of Newark Liberty International Airport is slated to get a major renovation as a proposal to completely replace the entire terminal advances through the planning process.
Newark City Council Approves Tax Break for New Mixed-Use Building in South Ward
A new five-story building is in the works at the site of the former City National Bank building in Weequahic.
Newark’s Parking Debate Takes Center Stage After Tower Denial
A proposed 27-story tower in Newark’s Military Park Historic District was denied, but the decision raised a larger question: should developers still be required to provide parking near transit?
