Deputy City Administrator Carlos Sanchez announced a new resource Monday for tracking city development: Four maps detailing projects in stages ranging from conceptual to complete.
One features projects in the North Avenue Historic District, which includes the main train station. Perhaps the most ambitious is a paired set flanking Gavett Place off East Second Street, the rehabilitation of the former Mirons warehouse for 12 apartments and new construction replacing the Romonds Garage with 20 apartments.
The Transit-Oriented Development Netherwood map shows one 25-unit completed project and several others that could yield as many as 300 more apartments near the Netherwood train station.
Downtown development abounds, with five projects completed and many more in the pipeline. Developer Frank Cretella has converted some office buildings to residential use and has extensive proposals for other projects. NJ Transit's promise of a one-seat ride to New York City is sparking interest in development around the main train station.
A comprehensive map shows all development on the books as of March 2015.
These maps represent a valuable reference for anyone who wants to share Plainfield's new chapter of economic development, be they Realtors or just proud residents of the Queen City.
Sanchez is in charge of economic development. The Mapp administration restored the cabinet-level title of deputy city administrator for economic development after it was vacant for eight years, during which time a division head within the Department of Public Works & Urban Development was tasked with the responsibility for economic development. The city's current web site does not have a link for deputy city administrator, but Sanchez can be reached here until the web site is updated.
--Bernice
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Hi Bernice,
ReplyDeleteIt seems as though all the new development is in new apartments, all which will contribute Plainfield's all ready overburdened infrastructure (schools, roads, etc.) Are there any new industrial developments underway that would bring permanent jobs to the City instead of just transitory construction jobs? What, if anything, has been said about how the influx of all the new apartments will impact the tax base? Is there sufficient demand for apartments in the city or are they destined to become more low income housing once the developers make their profit from constructing them?
Thanks,
Tom Kaercher
I agree with you on this one. Mr. X
DeleteThe same questions were brought up in New Brunswick and Jersey City years ago. Look at them today. You have to start somewhere.
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