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Livingston URA approves grant to convert space at Empire Theater into a long‑term rental

Livingston Urban Renewal Agency · March 27, 2026
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The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency approved a residential rehabilitation grant to help convert space at the Empire Theater into one long‑term rental unit; staff recommended a 50% award and board members said the project should expand downtown housing even without deed‑restricted affordability.

The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously March 24 to award a residential rehabilitation grant to support conversion of space at the Empire Theater into a long‑term rental unit.

Staff recommended the URA approve a 50% grant for the project at 106 North 2nd Street after reviewing the proposed improvements. According to the staff presentation, the overall project cost is "slightly less than $67,000," and the staff report lists a recommended grant amount of $33,427; the motion on the floor recorded the award as "not to exceed $33,247." The board…

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