It's been valuable for decades but the scum developers are only interested in land banking. The proposed something they'll never build in Newark like a massive 60 story or super tall skyscraper, knowing newark, a city desperate for such high profile developments, will approve it. The developer then sells the land for a higher value based on the value of what's been approved on it. In Edison's case, they're not interested in building anything or selling. Parking lots is their game. It is a safe money source and whenever something gets built, they insist on a new parking lot to compensate the one that was lost. Edison basically insists on land swaps. And I suspect that's what happened to the properties in the Ironbound they were recently demolished by Edison. Probably part of the compensation for the land that became Mulberry Commons park. It's just my guess but I wouldn't be surprised.

A little chilly. I usually wear the suit under some clothing to change quickly. Though my kevlar sleeves do have some inserts I modded in for hot hands I usually put there

You wasn’t cold ??

Thank you midnight! Be safe! Our north ward needs heroes like you!

I infact do not have a Badunkadunk-

Be easy out here. Newark ain't nothing to play with.

Midnight got a badunkadunk?

Yea, I dont post here as often as on my Instagram or TikTok. (A downvote for simply saying I dont post here as often as my other spcials is beyond me 💀)

Thank you for the updated post! Was getting concerned about your safety

Define trouble? Legally? Nah, I've researched the laws that pertain to this kinda thing, so I'm practically covered there. Self-defense laws, city curfew hours, anti-mask laws (which, funny enough, I haven't found any for jersey), all of what I do is practically legally allowed. (TL;DR, What I'm doing isnt Vigilantism, and I'm legally educated on the things that pertain my line of work/activities)

Public/Social troubles something I dont worry much about. Its not like I'm making a bad name for myself jumping out and brutally beating TS outta burglars, and someone will see me and go "oh yea thats the guy beating random people up- lets go bts outta him-" I'd say what I'm doing at the end of the day is just going out and making sure everyones alr, and that they make it home at the end of the day. Plus, I've gotten a few texts regarding thanks n stuff like that, so Its not like I'm looked at poorly in the community.

The mask? I'd say its a form of expression, and plus; why not.

Why the mask? Think you might get in trouble for what you're doing?

I think itd be alright if they put the space to better use, but not much hope for more than a parking lot

Real estate around Newark Penn Station is going to be incredibly valuable. Are they really putting in parking lots there?

What is the value of these buildings other than having been built along time ago? I bet neither you nor any one else in this discussion knows “why” these building are”special”. What everyone really has their panties in a bunch over is the fact that Edison had the forethought to buy up property when I was cheap and is cashing out now. If you are going to be salty; at least be honest.🤷🏾‍♂️

Taking an abandoned lot and changing it into housing to get more people with money to move to Newark is a good thing. These projects are displacing no one, and Newark needs a stronger tax base to support the city and spend money on businesses. Downtown is still pretty dead after work hours.

And that’s saying a lot

The buildings knocked down by Edison along New Street ,Central ave and the dozens knocked down by Rutgers and NJIT throughout the decades are in the James Street historic Zone. Landmark status for Warren Street School meant nothing . It meant nothing to them. Edison doesn't give a damn because it's a multi-millionaire company. They'll just pay the fines and move on. NJIT and Rutgers do whatever they want because their attitude is "Newark needs them".

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That’s true they will make money that nun of us will see so those every other rich person or big business. Honestly I rather see this project come true. Vibe was a scam, the Westinghouse was also, 900 broad street definitely was, and the developers family is paying for the construction cost, might be one of the first projects that won’t need an tax abatement

Correct

It’s terrible what happened. But to be super clear….those buildings aren’t in a historic district. That’s the difference.

Another parking lot would be a win for the old guard, holding back progress and holding down the city in line with age old stereotypes

$90 for a weekly rail ticket is crazy even with the ability to use it for free on a bus/light rail. That's not much less than a SEPTA monthly transpass which allows you to ride ALL regional rail anywhere for free on weekends/holidays.

So backasswards. Freakin' Minneapolis and Omaha have better urban planning.

No they knock them down to add parking