Come over to /r/Newark if you’re interested in a development discussion. There’s a lot more current under construction and a ton more planned.

Newark is large. When we say “Newark’s comeback,” we should be clear what we’re talking about. Which is generally a Downtown that’s competitive with Hoboken and JC in terms of nightlife and residential options.

There are areas of the city that still struggle with crime and poverty but even those areas are much safer and better off than say 20 - 30 years ago. On the other hand, a single-family home near me just sold for $1.2M.