Elizabeth, NJ - redevelopment projects and overall information

[jstar41]

so yesterday i went to an open house b.c i wanted to see some condos.. my current home is too large for myself.. so I went and visited the new construction in the corner of w. jersey and chilton.. across the chilton towers.. the layout of the condos are great.. i will highly recommend it to anyone.. the only down side is that there is no gym in premises.. but there are going to start constructing a new bldg up the same street with gym and other amenities.. this should be a better buy!!.. I'm excited to see them..

[E-TOWN-R.I.P.]

Originally Posted by jstar41

so yesterday i went to an open house b.c i wanted to see some condos.. my current home is too large for myself.. so I went and visited the new construction in the corner of w. jersey and chilton.. across the chilton towers.. the layout of the condos are great.. i will highly recommend it to anyone.. the only down side is that there is no gym in premises.. but there are going to start constructing a new bldg up the same street with gym and other amenities.. this should be a better buy!!.. I'm excited to see them..

J -- You know that's right next door to a rooming house, right?

[jstar41]

did not know that.. but the building itself has lots of young professionals.. they sold over half the condos and i actually saw many of the residents.. I would not mind leaving in the same bldg with them... i was interested on the top floor loft at the corner, but it was sold too.. there is only 1 condo left on the upper floor facing front..

[E-TOWN-R.I.P.]

Originally Posted by jstar41

did not know that.. but the building itself has lots of young professionals.. they sold over half the condos and i actually saw many of the residents.. I would not mind leaving in the same bldg with them... i was interested on the top floor loft at the corner, but it was sold too.. there is only 1 condo left on the upper floor facing front..

Okay. I just think Linden Ave. is a much nicer area than West Jersey/Chilton. But good luck, regardless.

[KTJR31]

Originally Posted by jstar41

I received many Direct Messages in regards to Elizabeth's Redevelopment.. so I figured I would just post here.

NOTE: Please this thread is just to keep people informed of past, current and future projects in Elizabeth, NJ. It is not to discuss your opinions, (wishful thinking)

please feel free to add PROJECTS or INFORMATION you may have on the status on the projects.

:::::::::::::PROJECTS::::::::::::::
-Elizabeth's Master Plan
http://www.elizabethnj.org/planning_pdf/master_plan.pdf (broken link)

- NEW SCHOOLS - ([url=http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/]Elizabeth Public Schools - Inspire Every Student to Achieve Excellence[/url])
New School Construction (http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/newconstruction/newconstruction.htm - broken link)
- Elizabeth Schools Listed in the Same Category as Westfield, Summit and Mountainside Schools
Elizabeth Schools Test Scores Improve (http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/news/testscoresareup.htm - broken link)

-UCC makes expansion in Elizabeth official
$48M building to house multiple programs

-$2B MXD Planned for Elizabeth Waterfront
[url=http://www.globest.com/news/1091_1091/newjersey/168147-1.html]$2B MXD Planned for Elizabeth Waterfront[/url]

-NJTPA Board Authorizes $100 Million for Liberty Corridor Projects
[url=http://www.njtpa.org/Pub/Newsletter/Newsletter_12_2007.aspx]Newsletter December 2007[/url]

-Towers of glass, ferry service to NYC proposed in Elizabeth
[url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/02/towers_of_glass_ferry_proposed.html]NJ.com: Everything Jersey[/url]

-Celadon - The Art of Living Green
Celadon - The Art of Living Green (http://www.celadonrealestate.com/index.php - broken link)

-What is the status of the Elizabeth Ferry? (real estate, lease)
[url]http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-jersey/123030-what-status-elizabeth-ferry.html[/url]

-New Fishing trail on waterfront

::::::::WHAT TO DO IN ELIZABETH::::::::::

There are many great restaurants, bars, lounges, etc.. in Elizabeth

Destino's Lounge on ELMORA (MySpace.com - Destino Lounge - 28 - Male - 185 ELMORA AVE. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY - [url=http://www.myspace.com/destinolounge]MySpace.com - Destino Lounge - 28 - Male - 185 ELMORA AVE. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY - www.myspace.com/destinolounge[/url] )
KAFE at Morris Ave - BTW tomorrow we are having (OWMTA.com) MODELS serving shots after 10:30pm - I'll be there :-) (MySpace.com - Kafe Lounge - 32 - Male - Elizabeth, NEW JERSEY - [url=http://www.myspace.com/kafelounge]MySpace.com - Kafe Lounge - 32 - Male - Elizabeth, NEW JERSEY - www.myspace.com/kafelounge[/url])
DOLCE LOUNGE on Broad Street [url=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=241 932708]MySpace.com - Dolce Lounge, Elizabeth, NJ - 30 - Male - ELIZABETH, New Jersey - www.myspace.com/dolceloungenj[/url]
ALGARVE RESTAURANT - great Portuguese food
VALENCA Restaurant - great Spaniard food
Los Faroles - Colombian & International food on Westfield Ave
LA CUMBRE - PERUVIAN & Spanish food on ELMORA
ROCKY's Chicken - EXCELLENT Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken on ELMORA
MOJITO - Great CUBAN Restaurant & Lounge on BAYWAY - (MySpace.com - Mojito Lounge and Restaurant - 100 - Male - ELIZABETH, New Jersey - [url=http://www.myspace.com/mojitoloungenj]MySpace.com - Mojito Lounge and Restaurant - 100 - Male - ELIZABETH, New Jersey - www.myspace.com/mojitoloungenj[/url] )
OASIS - BRAZILIAN Coffee shop on Elizabeth Ave - location is not that good but bkfast is EXCELLENT
LAS AMERICAS BAKERY - Great place to have coffee
DON JULIO - great PERUVIAN Cuisine by the seaport, location is not that bad but it could be better..

3 more clubs/lounges are opening this year..

:::::::::TRANSPORTATION:::::::
[url=http://njtransit.com]New Jersey Transit - Home[/url]

BUS LINES to NYC -
111, 112, 113, 115,

NJT TRAIN STATIONS
1. Broad St - Elizabeth
2. North Elizabeth

Airports: NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (40% of Airport is in ELIZABETH)

FERRY - under construction

Light Rail - planned


::::::::::: BEST SECTIONS to LIVE::::::::::::
current::
ELMORA HILLS
ELMORA
NORTH ELIZABETH
WESTMINISTER
BAYWAY

future (3-5 years):
SEAPORT - simply b/c it'll be within walking distance to new Ferry and because of all the new redevelopment, there are already new townhouses and people moving into the area are young professionals.

how are you doing? how do you receive that information regarding the different projects in elizabeth, nj? thanks!

[jstar41]

Originally Posted by KTJR31

how are you doing? how do you receive that information regarding the different projects in elizabeth, nj? thanks!

I do lots of research.. city hall, online, drive thru different neighborhoods, talk to builders, other investors, architects, etc.. UNion county normally has budget info available there you can see what projects are planned, in progress, and completed.. also tells you what projects have funds approved..

[jstar41]

bump!

[NJ-forever]

Are there any ELizabeth, NJ businesses here? i have info on UEZ. the state made elizabeth a UEZ which means it recognizes that ELizabeth is a low eceonomic area. SO the state gives all kinds of benefits to business for being in Elizabeth. UEZ is working giving a matching tax credit amout to businesses in ELizabeth employing Elizabeth residents. BTW i heard the ELizabeth Ferry project is dead in the water. i hope it happens tho.

[BobKovacs]

Originally Posted by NJ-forever

Are there any ELizabeth, NJ businesses here? i have info on UEZ. the state made elizabeth a UEZ which means it recognizes that ELizabeth is a low eceonomic area. SO the state gives all kinds of benefits to business for being in Elizabeth. UEZ is working giving a matching tax credit amout to businesses in ELizabeth employing Elizabeth residents. BTW i heard the ELizabeth Ferry project is dead in the water. i hope it happens tho.

Ferry project....dead in the water.....that's funny right there......

[jstar41]

what source did you use for this info?

it's still on the elizabeth website:

City of Elizabeth - Facts (http://elizabethnj.org/facts.html - broken link)

not much info if provided.. will like to read more about it..

Originally Posted by NJ-forever

Are there any ELizabeth, NJ businesses here? i have info on UEZ. the state made elizabeth a UEZ which means it recognizes that ELizabeth is a low eceonomic area. SO the state gives all kinds of benefits to business for being in Elizabeth. UEZ is working giving a matching tax credit amout to businesses in ELizabeth employing Elizabeth residents. BTW i heard the ELizabeth Ferry project is dead in the water. i hope it happens tho.