West Ward Redevelopment Plan Amendment

At a glance

• What: Third amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan (26-1087) allowing two-, three- and four-family dwellings in the C-1 and C-2 commercial districts and townhouses in C-1.
• Where it stands: Adopted on final passage September 23, 2026, 9-0, after a public hearing. First reading was September 9.
• Next: None pending.

Public hearing (September 23)

Director Ladd, Director of Economic and Housing Development, presented. Felicia Alston-Singleton was the only public speaker; her position is not recorded. Council Member Kelly moved to close the hearing and adopt, seconded by Council Member Scott-Rountree; 9-0.

First reading (September 9)

Council Member Kelly moved and Council Member Scott-Rountree seconded to advance and adopt on first reading as 6F-d.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 23, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302225_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302222_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-23 - City Council

Public hearing, one speaker; adopted 9-0.

2026-09-09 - City Council

Adopted on first reading (Kelly, Scott-Rountree).