New Jersey Record
Newark
ApprovedGeneral Plan Amendment

Westward Model Neighborhood Initiative — Third Amendment

Description

Redevelopment plan amendment allowing two- to four-family homes in C-1/C-2 districts and townhouses in C-1; adopted.

Impact summary

More small-scale housing can now be built in Westward's commercial corridors.

Applicant

Address
Westward neighborhood commercial districts, Newark, NJ

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved9–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.

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