New municipal complex at Watchung Avenue
Summary
The Thatcher Duncan MOU (R 249-26) sets up a new 45,000 sq ft city building housing police, court, and council offices, plus a new theater beside the historic PPAC, an 80-room hotel, and a 200-space parking deck — adopted 5-2.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Includes a $1 million community benefit and $3.37 million in land acquisition money going back into theater construction.
Everyone who uses city services — court, police, council — gets a modern building, plus arts and hotel investment downtown.
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