A new look to downtown New Brunswick

[160louis]

https://t.co/AvJR3KOgkN?ssr=true

This seems like it’s pretty cool. Not to mention it will continue to bring more life to downtown New Brunswick, which is great for Rutgers.

 

[Randal7]

https://t.co/AvJR3KOgkN?ssr=true

This seems like it’s pretty cool. Not to mention it will continue to bring more life to downtown New Brunswick, which is great for Rutgers.

This is huge.

 

[_dave_]

This is huge.

Yep, up to 4 million square feet! ;)

 

[ScarletArmor]

Is there an expected release date attached to this?

 

[M1stman]

Very cool!

 

[williamwardii]

I had to read this over twice to wrap my brain around what they're saying about this Hub site. The J&J exec is calling it transformational. That is saying a lot coming from the world's largest health care co., & they have the track record with DEVCO to prove their credentials in these arenas. Great partnership opportunity for RU on so many levels.

 

[Rutgerscc]

Is there an expected release date attached to this?

Knowing NJ union construction - 2050.

 

[BHSPCRU]

There was major concern on this board that Murphy might not be pro Rutgers. I don’t post a lot but I assured everyone that I had inside information on this one that Murphy loves Rutgers and will push an agenda favorable to the University and the area.

If he can pull this one off it would really solidify his commitment to Rutgers and the New Brunswick area.

 

[RUskoolie]

Where is the site they’re talking about? Or is this where they demolished all the buildings across from the train station?

 

[Zak57]

Where is the site they’re talking about? Or is this where they demolished all the buildings across from the train station?

The old Ferren site across from train station.

 

[RUskoolie]

The old Ferren site across from train station.

Yeah that’s the site. I thought they already had approved plans to build massive commercial/apartment and retail space there. What am I missing that makes this unique?

 

[Zak57]

Yeah that’s the site. I thought they already had approved plans to build massive commercial/apartment and retail space there. What am I missing that makes this unique?

That's still what they're doing. They tried to be an Amazon finalist but that didn't work. It's not really new besides different renderings.

 

[RUGiddy777]

There was major concern on this board that Murphy might not be pro Rutgers. I don’t post a lot but I assured everyone that I had inside information on this one that Murphy loves Rutgers and will push an agenda favorable to the University and the area.

If he can pull this one off it would really solidify his commitment to Rutgers and the New Brunswick area.

That’s great! It’s about time we had a pro-RU governor.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Regardless if you like him or not, he does seem to like his state school better then ND!
But now, please get us a different contractor then Xanadu...

 

[rutgers0423]

How is Murphy claiming this as his project? This has been in the works for almost a year...

 

[nukem]

This is obviously the precursor to the new downtown arena!!

 

[RUSONIC]

I still do not understand, is the project accross from the train station now not happening? As another poster mentioned, that space was high rise condos and retail space.

 

[zgoru]

Regardless if you like him or not, he does seem to like his state school better then ND!
But now, please get us a different contractor then Xanadu...

Blame the 4 different owners, lawsuits brought by the Giants and Jets, as well as it generally just being a bad idea for the delay in this thing getting done before you blame the contractors working on the site. And yes, I work for a contractor that has done work there. The financing is finally there to bring it home, but what a cluster#uck it's been.

 

[160louis]

Where is the site they’re talking about? Or is this where they demolished all the buildings across from the train station?

I believe the ladder. It said in the article it would be across from the train station.

 

[RUskoolie]

I still do not understand, is the project accross from the train station now not happening? As another poster mentioned, that space was high rise condos and retail space.

It is happening. They're spinning this as some new project and apparently trying to take credit. The current area looks like a large sand box and has for months.

 

[Scarlet Bri]

I had to read this over twice to wrap my brain around what they're saying about this Hub site. The J&J exec is calling it transformational. That is saying a lot coming from the world's largest health care co., & they have the track record with DEVCO to prove their credentials in these arenas. Great partnership opportunity for RU on so many levels.

did somebody say arena? lol

 

[LevaosLectures]

This thread just reminded me of how much I miss the Round Grill.

 

[czxqa]

Not for nothing "Other details of the complex -- such as what businesses will be involved -- were scarce Monday.
Murphy said it will be developed over "a couple of years," and he was uncertain as to who will pay for it or how much it will cost."
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...wears_it_will_help_make_us_a_tech_magnet.html

 

[OTBOTOR]

Murphy said it will be developed over "a couple of years," and he was uncertain as to who will pay for it or how much it will cost."
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...wears_it_will_help_make_us_a_tech_magnet.html

MEXICO!!!!

Oops. Sorry. Wrong rally.

 

[RUPete]

This thread just reminded me of how much I miss the Round Grill.

Yeah, but Marita’s wasn’t very good, so it’s a wash.

 

[RU76]

Did they just coin the term "innovation hub?" Now we have a new cliche. How about lining up some funding for the project before having a presser whose purpose is to pat on the back a group of partners who will now spend years trying to find someone else to pay for it. Hello, Feds.

 

[DHajekRC84]

Clean up New Jersey' cities. All for it. Newark, Camden, NB, and one day hopefully our State Capital Trenton.

 

[RUSONIC]

So they had a big meeting to basically say, building site for sale. I thought they had a developer for the land, I guess not.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

This thread just reminded me of how much I miss the Round Grill.

OMG we agree!!

 

[rurichdog]

Not for nothing "Other details of the complex -- such as what businesses will be involved -- were scarce Monday.
Murphy said it will be developed over "a couple of years," and he was uncertain as to who will pay for it or how much it will cost."
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...wears_it_will_help_make_us_a_tech_magnet.html

That's where all the Big Ten money will end up.
Am I doing this right?

 

[IL Lusciato]

Blame the 4 different owners, lawsuits brought by the Giants and Jets, as well as it generally just being a bad idea for the delay in this thing getting done before you blame the contractors working on the site. And yes, I work for a contractor that has done work there. The financing is finally there to bring it home, but what a cluster#uck it's been.

Never understood the project, and now it seems outdated. Contractors do very good and very fast work in Newark all the time though, so it ain't on them.

 

[RUMBA-JK]

This is obviously the precursor to the new downtown arena!!

Hoping against hope that if there is to be an arena that it will be a fantastic one - well thought out - genuinely versatile - one that could host major events - athletic & entertainment - and no stupid mistakes...
AND - the along with a fantastic arena - there will be an even greater transportation / logistical plan - the kind that wins praise & awards - near perfect connection to rail lines and truly genius resolutions for easy in & easy out for vehicle traffic.

 

[soundcrib]

Hoping against hope that if there is to be an arena that it will be a fantastic one - well thought out - genuinely versatile - one that could host major events - athletic & entertainment - and no stupid mistakes...
AND - the along with a fantastic arena - there will be an even greater transportation / logistical plan - the kind that wins praise & awards - near perfect connection to rail lines and truly genius resolutions for easy in & easy out for vehicle traffic.

Now that Ferren Mall is no longer an option...Sears site is perfect.

Too bad it'll lose that downtown charm though.

 

[NotInRHouse]

Great news- love having a gov that cares about RU and NB.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

That's where all the Big Ten money will end up.
Am I doing this right?

Wrong.

 

[RUDead]

Murphy seems to care more about RU than Barchi.

 

[RobertG]

Murphy said the project will be developed over "a couple of years," and he was uncertain as to who will pay for it or how much it will cost.

Vision without funding is hallucination.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Great news- love having a gov that cares about RU and NB.

He really doesn't care unless it benefits him.
Like all politicians

 

[RUSK97]

Now that Ferren Mall is no longer an option...Sears site is perfect.

Too bad it'll lose that downtown charm though.

Wait - did Sears close?

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Get a 10k arena built in downtown for RU and the Devils AHL team.

Bring in concerts too, more market rate housing and make NB a model mid market city.