effort268

effort268 t1_jad7d5a wrote

Reply to The Vibe by ScrollHectic

Its about time they get moving w this. They have much bigger projects going up all around this location. Time to get moving

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effort268 t1_j5rcq9e wrote

I mean local businesses can rent the space they just have to call and pay the rent. It’s actually quite nice that they paid all the upfront cost to a local business.

With that being said, I’m still upset how the place closes so damn early! That ruins rhe experience for the residents of the city

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effort268 t1_j386g5x wrote

Yeah back in 2006-2014 it was a bit bad, its calmed down significantly but sttill be very careful as theres projects on the cornr 5th st and 7th ave. As well as some directly on your block. With this in mind, please bike at night, ideally on the street as sidewalks are small and you may find people loitering on the sidewalks.

I’m obviously being super cautios here but chances are youll be just fine, just be smart, dont mess with anyone and you wont be messed with. Also this is a mostly Black/Dominican/Puerto Rican neighborhood so keep that in mind as you may hear lots of music and people with loud cars.

PS 6th street is known to be a nicer and safer street as it gets a lot of cars due to it taking you directly to 280.

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effort268 t1_j3832pq wrote

If you dont mind me asking whats the closest intersection. The closer you are to Bloomfield Ave the better, the closer Orange st the worse.

If you intend to walk late, walk through Park ave and be smart (dont be walkinw your headphones on staring at your phone). But tbh, biking is a lot safer especially at night

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effort268 t1_j341c52 wrote

I understand the desire to build this, however, I do think they need to emphasize any affordable housing in place and perhaps change the design a bit to match the historic area. While I don’t think the design is bad, they have to be willing to compromise to get this off the ground. Either way, if this gets approved, it could take 2-3 years to actually start construction.

I am a lot more interested in NJPacs development as well as more padestrian infrustructure upgrades around Military Park and Newark Penn.

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effort268 t1_j1p62bn wrote

Agreed but this is capitalism and sadly demand is here. Lets build housing so they dont have to come deeper into Ferry. If they can stay 2-3 blocks away from NEwark Penn, great but dont come further. Most of these projects are exactly this. There is no culture by this site. While theyre are some homes, this empty lots can be used to house these new citizens. Money talks and your landlord will sadly chose money over “culture”. Ironsbound is quite special as it had a big homeownership, other areas are not that great shape. So lets have them keep Downtown and make sure these big developments pay taxes to help contribute. Newark has 30% poverty, we need mode income to generate taxes and better services.

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