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Reimagined Kawa Ida Towers

Description

A fresh start for the long-stalled towers project: a new local development team proposing 32 fully affordable units — 20 rentals and 12 condos — plus ground-floor retail hoped to become a community grocer.

Impact summary

Downtown would gain 100% affordable homes, a rare homeownership option, and a low-cost grocer — all needed in the Central Ward.

Applicant

Name
Heritage Company and Poema
Address
Halsey and Central Avenue, Newark, NJ

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.

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