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Board requests status update on stalled 100 Jersey Ave. urban renewal project
Summary
The Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners asked redevelopment counsel to report back on the 100 Jersey Ave. (Jersey Ave NB Urban Renewal) project after members raised safety and appearance concerns and said developer updates have lapsed.
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of New Brunswick asked redevelopment counsel to deliver a status report before the next meeting on the large redevelopment at 100 Jersey Ave., known as Jersey Ave NB Urban Renewal.
Chairman Wright told the board, "Today, we're gonna discuss a developing report on redevelopment of 100, Jersey Ave. That is better known as, Jersey Ave N B Urban Renewal." He said the project dates to December 2020 and that the original redeveloper signed an agreement that the board approved.
Why it matters: Commissioners said work appears to have stopped and expressed concern about safety and the project's appearance for nearby residents. Wright said he had expected biweekly status reports after the project began but "since I've been here for almost 2 years, I haven't gotten 1." The board directed redevelopment counsel, Mr. Hoffman, to provide an update at the next meeting so commissioners can determine the project's present status and any next steps.
Details from the meeting: Commissioners asked whether the original agreement had been distributed; Wright said the board had received the agreement earlier that week. Board members and staff said the practical step is for Hoffman to obtain information from the developer. Wright said staff had reached out to collect records and that the delay likely reflects the time needed to get materials from the developer. A staff member said Dan had "reached out to John to get the information on the site, and it's just a matter of John being able to collect that from the actual developer." No formal enforcement action or further board direction was stated during the discussion.
Public comment also referenced the site: a member of the public praised the board for following up and said news reports indicate work has stopped; the commenter said action should follow if the developer is not meeting commitments.
Next steps: The board will hear Mr. Hoffman's status report at the next meeting and decide on any follow-up, including whether formal enforcement or other action is needed.
