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Because it's in Jersey City, not Montclair.

How is a project of this size acceptable without parking?

The ordinance for the amendments to the Bright Street Redevelopment plan was tabled last night. We are hoping to have some dialogue with the Planning Board and developers soon....

I received this VVPA meeting newsletter:

The lots in question sit between Barrow & Grove in what used to be the old school parking lot and most recently had trailers on it that were being used by PS#3. The proposed building will be mixed use with 41 units (condos) above the first floor office space. A formal presentation has not been given, so the project specifics aren't fully known. Some of the changes to the original plan are:


Adding mixed-use Professional Offices (including medical) on the ground floor to lots over 10,000 sf.
5 foot rear yard setback (usually 30 ft) steps back 20' at 2nd floor
5 stories / 60'
building coverage 90% ( usually 75%)
lot coverage 90% (usually 80%)
Density 180 units per acre ( usually 110 units per acre)
No parking provisions

What needs to be redeveloped on Bright Street? I can only think of a few things.

Razing the shopping center and starting over would be nice.

Damn street could use a new layer of asphalt.

Bubby's could use some meat in their food.

Someone should buy out the place on the corner of Bright and Barrow and make it a bodega.

Can anyone give me details on what was discussed at the Bright Street redevelopment plan meeting last night? What is the proposal, size of develpopment and what impact is it going to have on the local area?