Two Master Plan Community Workshops This Week

Newark residents are again invited to partake in the first comprehensive revision of the

Two will be held this week, on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. both at Central High School (245 18th Ave.), officials have announced. The meetings are free and open to the public.

"The Master Plan process is a comprehensive effort driven by the aspirations and concerns of Newark residents and the completion of the final report will represent a true milestone for the city," said Mayor Cory Booker in a statement. "The recommendations in the revised Master Plan will guide Newark’s continued growth and development for decades to come, and will help ensure that Newarkers continue to enjoy new opportunities and to experience an enhanced quality of life.

In July, were held throughout the city, allowing residents to give feedback to consultants on their neighborhoods. Officials will report Wednesday and Saturday on the outcome of those meetings and seek further input from residents.

The revision to the city's master plan will designed a holistic guide for the city's development and growth for years to come. It is comprised of 11 elements: Land use, neighborhoods, sustainability, urban design, utility services and infrastructure, circulation and mobility, housing, business and industry, public and community facilities, historic and cultural resources, and open space and natural resources.

A 25-member advisory task force, made up of city residents and leaders throughout Newark, is overseeing the master plan process, scheduled to take one year to complete.

– Staff reports