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Development Department Projects

 

Downtown Newark Parking Study
This study will evaluate existing parking conditions and create a comprehensive parking strategy for downtown Newark. Click the title above for project information and materials.

 

Downtown Form-Based Zoning Project
This project involves the development of form-based zoning standards for Downtown Newark. Click the title above for project information and materials.

 

"Re-Envisioning the Courthouse Square"
The City is working on a new study to re-envision the use and function of the Downtown Courthouse Square. This study has an online interactive website where you can check status updates, complete surveys, and post comments, among other things:
         Website   
         Public Meeting Final Presentation
Please contact Stuart Moynihan, Economic Development Coordinator, at (740) 670-7546 or smoynihan AT newarkohio DOT net for more information & to submit completed surveys

 

Transit Planning Studies
The City is undertaking 3 transit planning studies. The first public meeting was held on June 15, 2011 and the second was held on 8/31 to gather public input on the studies. The presentations from both meetings are linked below. Drafts of each study are currently being reviewed and edited. Please contact Aaron Schill, Assistant Development Director & City Planner, at (740) 670-7547 or aschill AT newarkohio DOT net for more information.

>Fixed-Route Feasibility Study - August 31st Presentation
>Intermodal Hub Planning Study - August 31st Presentation
>Streetcar Feasibility Study - August 31st Presentation
>Fixed-Route & Streetcar Feasibility Studies - June 15th Presentation
>Intermodal Passenger Hub Planning Study - June 15th Presentation

 

Church Street Bike Trail Connector Project
The City finished the Bike Trail Connector Study in 2009, applied for the ODNR grant in 2010, and was awarded the grant at the end of 2010. The City is currently working with the consultant on the design. The 4th Street portion of the bike route has already been built as part of the City's paving program. The remaining portions will be constructed summer/fall 2011. Please contact Aaron Schill, Assistant Development Director & City Planner, at (740) 670-7547 or aschill AT newarkohio DOT net for more information.
>Church Street Bike Trail Connector Project - ODNR COTF Grant Agreement
>Church Street Bike Trail Connector Project - ODNR Grant Application
>Bike Trail Connector Study: Report   Appendix   Bike Route Map

 

Newark Processing Company Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Please contact Stuart Moynihan, Economic Development Coordinator, at (740) 670-7546 or smoynihan AT newarkohio DOT net for more information.
>NPC Solar RFP
>NPC Remediation Project Schedule
>City Properties - NPC, WWTP & WTP
>Newark Processing Company Brownfield Project - CORF R7 Grant Agreement
>NPC Brownfield Project - CORF R7 Grant Application Summary
>NPC Brownfield Project - CORF R7 Grant Application, Section A
>NPC Brownfield Project - CORF R7 Grant Application, Section B

 

Quality Chemicals Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Please contact Stuart Moynihan, Economic Development Coordinator, at (740) 670-7546 or smoynihan AT newarkohio DOT net for more information.
>S 21st St Brownfield COAF Grant

 

Newark: Healthy, Green, & Growing
The City of Newark kicked-off a new initiative in early 2011 called Newark: Healthy, Green, & Growing. The goals of the initiative are to encourage the City of Newark and its residents to be:

  • Healthy: Encourage healthier lifestyles
  • Green: Become more fisacally and environmentally sustainable
  • Growing: Promote development and redevelopment efforts