He wrestles with the pros and cons of the Lackawanna Plaza plan
David Placek
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Yacobellis accused of conflict; Montclair councilor disputes allegations
Two residents question Yacobellis’ role with Out Montclair.
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Montclair Center BID endorses Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan
“This is the single most significant opportunity for economic development that exists in Montclair,” the Montclair Center BID has concluded.
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Reviewing Lackawanna plan, Montclair Planning Board asks how big is too big
With deadline approaching, board members preparing recommendations for Township Council
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Montclair Planning Board taking up Lackawanna plan again tonight
The discussion continues as opposition in the community builds.
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Petitioning Montclair council, hundreds call for scaled-back Lackawanna plan
As the Planning Board mulls recommendations to the Township Council, a group of residents weigh in with their own demands.
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Montclair Planning Board continuing discussion on Lackawanna Plaza plan tonight
The Planning Board’s role in this part of the redevelopment process is to determine whether the draft plan for the 8.2-acre Lackawanna Plaza site is consistent with the township’s master plan.
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Lackawanna Plaza plan sparks discussion about what a neighborhood is
The Montclair Planning Board takes up its review of the draft redevelopment plan for the 8-acre site.
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Montclair school district takes next steps on $187.7 million bond referendum work
Four Montclair residents chosen to advise district on bids for construction management.
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Montclair Council advances Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan
The property, owned by David Placek’s BDP Holdings, is the largest site for redevelopment in the community.
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Montclair Council to consider draft plan for Lackawanna Plaza
“This is not the beginning,” Planner Janice Talley said. “Hopefully, this is the final stage. And I say stage because it is a public process. This is the township’s plan.”
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Montclair councilor holding meeting on Lackawanna Plaza tonight
Montclair residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan.
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Montclair Township Council delays action on Lackawanna Plaza plan
The council will take up the matter again on Dec. 6.
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Lackawanna Plaza will be home to historic train car
It’s first being refurbished in Morristown, and will come to Montclair in 2024.