L–R: Marshall Rountree, Rev. Louise Rountree and Invest Newark President and Chief Executive Officer Bernel Hall
L–R: Keith Hamilton, Deputy Mayor Allison Ladd, Jay Lee, and Councilman John Sharpe James
Invest Newark
Bringing New Hope, Vitality and Stabilization to Clinton Hill
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nvest Newark’s mission statement declares the company is not a typical development agency, they are a world-class economic development organization that consistently works to produce and sustain economic growth, generate jobs, and create wealth for the citizens of Newark. They continually uphold that mission. One recent example is the meeting they held—an in-person, social distancing meeting to reignite excitement for a project, inspire ideas from the community, update the creative community on the status and mission of the building and the opportunities. The $9.3 million project at 505 Clinton Avenue is a 27-unit, artist live-work housing development expected to be complet-
ed by January 2021. 505 Clinton will provide an opportunity for Newark residents to experience culture and art within the building. Among the amenities are a ground-floor cafe, performance space/gallery, communal workshops, 10 leasable office/ workspaces, and two secure parking lots. The redevelopment will bring new hope, vitality, and stabilization to the Clinton Hill community, offering opportunities for individuals and the community to grow and reach desired interest and outcomes in art, cultural, and community health and wellness helping the Clinton Hill community of Newark emerge... “like a Phoenix out of the ashes to stir the wind for change...” —Source: Invest Newark Website Photos: Raymond Hagans
L–R: Senior Vice President Real Estate Development Invest Newark Roger Johnson and Arts and Cultural Affairs Director for the City of Newark Fayemi Shakur
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