New plans for the redevelopment of Lackawanna Plaza will call for more density and height than a previous proposal that nearly 200 residents unsuccessfully fought in court, but also larger setbacks and more green and community space, developer David Placek said.
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New owner with new vision takes over Lackawanna redevelopment
There’s a new owner of the historic Lackawanna Plaza train station — a Montclairian who says he plans to bring a “fresh vision” to the property, as well as a grocery store, while still “paying homage to the history of Lackawanna Terminal.”
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Lawyer to judge: Send Lackawanna plan back to board
Attorneys battling over the development of Lackawanna Plaza were back in court last week.
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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 […]
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Lackawanna clock back home after being reported stolen
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news The $100,000 Lackawanna clock stolen from the wall of the former Pig & Prince restaurant has been located. A Pig & Prince employee reported it […]
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Developer Says Lackawanna Plaza Lawsuit Threatens Jobs, Tax Revenue and Groceries for the Fourth Ward
The Hampshire & Pinnacle Companies issued a statement decrying the entity that issued a lawsuit against the Montclair Planning Board pertaining to the redevelopment of Lackawanna Plaza (https://montclairlocal.news/2019/06/residents-file-complaint-demanding-appeal-of-montclair-planning-boards-lackawanna-plaza-approval/): Robert T. […]
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Town Square: What to know about Lackawanna
By David Greenbaum, Caroline Kane Levy and John Reimnitz David Greenbaum, a design professional, and architect John Reimnitz are Montclair residents and members of the town Historic Preservation Commission. Caroline Kane Levy, a […]
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Could saving Lackawanna train sheds derail supermarket?
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news The need for a supermarket at the Lackawanna Plaza site, and parking to go with it, was weighed against historical preservation as testimony continued at […]