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Planning board approves 45‑story 259 George Street redevelopment with conditions
Summary
The City of New Brunswick Planning Board voted to approve a 45‑story, 800‑unit mixed‑use tower at 259 George Street, contingent on engineering, traffic and construction conditions including a culvert inspection, parking and permit measures, and utility upgrades; the project aims for 20% affordable units if it obtains Aspire tax credits.
The City of New Brunswick Planning Board on March 9 conditionally approved the site plan for a 45‑story mixed‑use development at 259 George Street that will include about 800 residential units, roughly 24,900 square feet of retail space and structured parking, the board said.
Ken Miller, a developer witness, described the project as transformational for downtown New Brunswick and said the team plans to seek state Aspire tax credits to deliver a 20% affordable unit goal (160 units if credits are awarded). "My name is Ken Miller, and I am chief development officer for the management arm for NV Plaza Urban Renewal LLC," Miller told the board and said the privately financed project is expected to bring substantial construction and permanent jobs to the city.
Civil engineer Christian Roach gave the board numbers on site layout, utilities and parking, saying the plan provides 530 structured stalls plus a required 25 surface spots for the Abundant Life Family Worship Church and meets the redevelopment plan's parking and bike‑parking requirements. "What the applicant is proposing to construct on the property is a 45‑story mixed use building... it'll contain 800 residential units along with…
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