CLARUS In Maplewood Earns 'Good Neighbor' Award (VIDEO)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A multi-family residential certified building that focuses on residents’ health and wellness at the heart of the design in Maplewood has earned a nod as a "good neighbor" from the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA).

On Tuesday, the NJBIA announced the winners of its 59th annual New Good Neighbor Awards, which honor redevelopment projects in New Jersey that benefit their communities and improve the state's economic landscape.

One of the honorees for 2019 was CLARUS in Maplewood. Here's why the facility is boosting the community, according to the NJBIA:

CLARUS, Maplewood. Located next to the Maplewood Train Station, this complex elevates a typical transit village to the next level. JMF Properties developed this $17 million project as a landmark WELL Multi-Family Residential Certified Building that focuses on residents’ health and wellness at the heart of the design. The 20 light-filled one- and two-bedroom units have sustainable design features and superior air and water quality. Residents have access to a 24/7 fitness facility, a parking garage with an electric car charging station, and a robust bike sharing program. The architect was Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners of Lambertville; the builder was JMF Properties, of Whippany; and the financing entity was BCB Community Bank of Bayonne.

“Collectively, these winning projects comprise more than $488 million in capital investments and created 5,124 construction jobs and 2,900 permanent jobs,” NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka, Esq. said. “NJBIA is proud to shine a spotlight on these corporate good neighbors whose investments have added economic value to their communities and helped move New Jersey’s economy forward.”

The winners include two transit villages, several cutting-edge educational and apprenticeship facilities, a renovated office building, two corporate headquarters, an industrial complex built on a former brownfield, a community wellness center, a city museum, and a new zoo habitat. Projects were evaluated using criteria that considered economic benefits, job creation, architectural merits and community involvement.

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