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Kalebxtentacion OP t1_j6se7fm wrote

Reply to comment by ScrollHectic in The Future of Newark, and The Arc Tower by Kalebxtentacion

So far the developer has agreed to 20 percent affordable housing, and I believe the current stores will have a new location inside the tower first floors

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Ironboundian t1_j6temlm wrote

20 percent is the law. It’s not a concession. Certainly people Who love the project as it is currently designed, should write letters and show up and voice of support. But given that the developers bought a building they knew was in a historic district, they should at least give some consideration to the historic context in terms of materials. Not that the building has to be smaller. But there was another post on here that showed all kinds or BIG buildings that looked a little bit more Art Deco with brick and symmetrical windows etc. Not a giant piece of spiral glass that looks like it’s from Miami or Dubai

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Newarkguy1836 t1_j6w07z5 wrote

You say you want more art deco and then you say you don't want it to be like Miami. You contradicted yourself because Miami has Art Deco and glass. In fact, Miami was the king of art deco. Now it is the southern king of both glass and art deco. So why can't Newark do the same?

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Kalebxtentacion OP t1_j6umd4t wrote

I hear you but the tower would be iconic with it’s current design. The building falls into military park district, the same area that house the new prudential tower. One theater square and Shaq tower 1 are art deco type towers do they look iconic in their district. If this is going to be Newark next tallest it has to look the part

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