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Vision of an Equitable City
Vision of an Equitable City
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Ras Baraka and the city of Newark would like to present a comprehensive housing and construction initiative for New Jersey's largest city. Newark Builds Newark aims to be at the forefront of the transformation of Newark into one of America's leading cities.
Newark Builds Newark is founded on the pillars of:
Construction projects championed by Newark residents
Housing initiatives for those who call Newark Home
Infrastructure initiatives that aim to lift up our city and the quality of life of all who are a part of it.
50 Sussex Ave Development Project
"Renderings have been revealed for 50 Sussex Avenue, a 15-story building in Newark, New Jersey. The development team includes KS Group and Tona Development as joint Venture, which won approvals to construct the project in 2021."
Rebuilding Old Pathways
Point-No-Point Bridge
"Built in 1901, long had been considered for replacement, and the project finally kicked off in 2022, creating 110 prevailing wage union jobs and supporting additional manufacturing jobs through the American-made materials supplied for the project. "
Connecting All Corners of Newark
Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge
"A modern infrastructure project that hopes to better connect Newark’s Downtown to a major entertainment venue, green space, and the city’s Ironbound neighborhood is officially underway as work has begun on the Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge."
A Hub for Creativity
The Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center
Designed by architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi, this new addition to NJPAC will serve to unite community members trough performing arts and facilitate collaborations of diverse voices.
Featured Events & Opportunities
NJ TRANSIT Mechanics Flier.pdfNJ TRANSIT Hiring Mechanics
NJ TRANSIT Hiring Mechanics
(General) Women in the Trades Lunch and Learn Speakers Series 2024.pdfWomen in the Trades Virtual Speakers Series
Women in the Trades Virtual Speakers Series
Community Resources
NJ DHS Office of New Americans Community Support Resources_ENG.pdfONA: Immigration Resources (English)
ONA: Immigration Resources (English)
NJ DHS Office of New Americans_ Community Support Resources_SPN.pdfONA: Immigration Resources (Spanish)
ONA: Immigration Resources (Spanish)
Newark is the home for Skilled Workers. If you're interested in taking part in the blossoming construction sector of the City of Newark the Career Development page is a powerful resource that can help you get connected to training opportunities.
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