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Council hears details on Mount Prospect Gardens affordability mix; moves to alter AMI percentages

Newark Municipal Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Officials and the applicant clarified that the 50 Mount Prospect Gardens extension continues the project's existing inclusionary zoning set‑aside (20% of units at specified AMI tiers). Councilman Gonzales moved to pursue ordinance language to shift the mix toward lower AMI levels and the motion passed for follow-up.

Council members and the applicant clarified affordability requirements tied to an amended tax abatement for 50 Mount Prospect Gardens in the North Ward, and council discussed changing the distribution of affordable units by area median income (AMI).

Brandy Daniel, legislative coordinator for economic and housing development, told the council the ordinance lists percentages rather…

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