After Years of Planning, Construction Heats Up in Downtown Newark
New developments in Newark like Shaq Tower and Halo are underway alongside several adaptive reuse and preservation-minded projects that are aiming to revitalize the city’s central core.
New Renderings Out as Phase One of Newark’s Halo Starts Construction
The first phase of the three-tower complex will rise 38 stories and future portions are set to add what will become Newark’s tallest building.
Artist Paula Scher Responds to NJPAC’s Plans to Destroy Her Famous Mural
Last month, NJPAC appeared before Newark’s historic preservation commission to plead its case for demolishing a protected landmark. They even hired an expert to badmouth a famous mural that NJPAC had originally commissioned and praised.
$80 Million, 20 Building Portfolio Deal Finalized in Newark
The portfolio, known as the Skylark-North Newark Portfolio, consists of 20 buildings situated throughout Newark.
Lincoln Monument Centennial Shines Light on Forgotten Newark Rabbi
A famous Newark Rabbi, who preceded Dr. Martin Luther King at the lectern before the “I have a dream” speech, has somehow faded from local memory.
NJPAC Could Demolish Newark ‘Black Power’ Building for Loading Bays and Parking
A former church building in Newark that played an important role in black history could be demolished.
Broad Street Station Could Become Newark’s Next Trending District
Newark’s Eighth Avenue used to cut through the heart of Little Italy, lined with cafés and restaurants. Now, the developer behind Vermella Broad Street is hoping to bring the corridor to life once again.
Construction to Begin Soon on $88M Redevelopment of Newark’s Ballantine Brewery
An industrial building once home to an iconic beer brand will meet the wrecking ball and get replaced with a six-story development in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood.
Newark Approves Mixed-Use Development on Stuyvesant Avenue in Vailsburg
The city’s zoning board greenlit a plan that will bring an 11-unit project to a vacant parcel after previously rejecting a larger proposal.
$125 Million Film Studio from Lionsgate Coming to Newark
Lionsgate, Great Point Studios, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center are partnering on an endeavor that will revitalize a Newark housing complex into a 300,000-square foot production facility.
