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Montclair Planning Board wary of Elm St. plan’s density
The Montclair Township Planning Board continued its hearing on a proposed 22-housing-unit and office space building for 10 Elm St. on Monday, with some planning board members vocally opposing the density of the project even before the application was done being heard.
Montclair adds renters assistance program to affordable housing ordinance
The township has decided to alter its affordable housing ordinance to include a rental assistance program for very-low-income tenants in eligible rental units. On Sept. 29, the council approved an ordinance changing the rental assistance from one month to up to three months, or $2,500 in rent, whichever amount is greater.Â
Untangling the structural factors behind Montclair’s achievement gap
Structural issues, including the availability of affordable housing and the wealth gap, play a key role in Montclair schools’ achievement gap, experts say.
Affordable housing demand outpacing supply in a town with a history of providing
For more than four decades, the scarcity of affordable housing has been a hot issue in Montclair.
Town seeks to fill affordable housing with town workers, residents
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news The town will begin marketing new affordable housing units with preference given to current residents, or households including full-time employees of either the Township of […]
Push for more affordable housing, green space with Hahne’s development
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news The former Hahne’s parking lot redevelopment was sent back to the planning board for review, with board members continuing their commitment that 20 percent of […]
Montclair approves new affordable housing administrator
By Kelly Nicholaides for Montclair Local The Montclair Mayor and Council approved an $18,900 contract on Sept. 4 with Community Grants, Planning & Housing LLC to serve as an administrative […]
Affordable housing down-payment loan is now a grant
By Tina Pappas for Montclair Local Future home buyers who now purchase affordable housing units administered through the township will not have to pay back a loan offered to help […]
Affordable housing: Council aims to bring Montclair in line with state law
by TINA PAPPAS for Montclair Local The council passed two ordinances regulating affordable housing with the goal of keeping the quota of 20 percent within any new Montclair development, creating […]
New laws will continue to grow Montclair’s affordable housing stock
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news The Township Council last week introduced amendments to Montclair’s zoning and land-use law with an emphasis on creating affordable housing within any major development. The […]
Do new affordable housing laws go far enough in ensuring equal distribution?
By Tina Pappas for Montclair Local Two ordinances to create more affordable housing in Montclair were introduced by the mayor and council on Tuesday, April 17, but only after debate […]
Upper Montclair slated for affordable housing unit
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Upper Montclair will be getting what is being touted as its first affordable housing unit as part of the renovation of a landmark building on Valley […]
Upper Montclair retail site to get overhaul, affordable housing
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news A landmark building on Valley Road, a bakery decades ago, is getting a major renovation that will include a multifamily dwelling, which will have the first […]