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The NDD Creating a Small Business/Restaurant Committee for Downtown Businesses

The NDD Creating a Small Business/Restaurant Committee for Downtown Businesses
The chief mission of the Newark Downtown District is to revitalize downtown Newark by improving the economic viability of the central business district and enhance the quality of life for residents, workers, students and visitors through supplemental services, marketing and physical improvement programs.

To that end, the NDD has created several committees with members that specialize in those areas who are dedicated to improving downtown Newark. Those committees are Marketing, which handles the NDD programming of events; Contracts, which handles outside vendor contracts; Strategic Planning, which handles economic development and expansion; Capital, which was formed due to the Streetscape...

Post date: April 17, 2012 - 12:11pm

The African American Heritage Parade Committee Presents the NDD with an Award

The African American Heritage Parade Committee, Inc. (AAHPC) and Living Ground recently honored the Newark Downtown District with an award for Black History Month.

Executive Director Anthony McMillan humbly accepted the award and gave a short speech that thanked all staff members for their hard work and effort put into the challenging daily task of beautifying downtown Newark. He also asked NDD Chairman Ben Feigenbaum of Edison Properties to say a few words; Mr. Feigenbaum proudly agreed with Mr. McMillan’s statement and again thanked Mr. McMillan and the staff at the NDD for all of their efforts.

The award reads:

African American Parade Committee Inc., “Building a Tradition” and Living Ground

Presents to

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Post date: March 14, 2012 - 9:24am

Newark Downtown District Event Rundown for 2012

It’s that time of year again when the NDD events are right around the corner! Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect in the coming months:

NDD Walking Club (begins Tuesday, May 29, 2012)—
The NDD Walking Club is a free and friendly fitness club, led by a certified personal trainer whose walking routes travel throughout the streets of downtown Newark. These vigorous walks include power strides, light cardio, and some strength exercises as well. In addition to the walks, beginning this year, there will also be some classes held outdoors so look out for those results! The certified personal trainer, Brandi, is professional, personable, and gives useful tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The routes range from just under one mile to about one...

Post date: March 14, 2012 - 11:12am

Edison Place and "Restaurant Row" to Become Similar to Stone Street in NYC

After the programming of Championship Plaza over the summer and fall, then the Halloween Party on Edison Place, the NDD gained positive attention from the Brick City Bar and Grill, Loft 47, Edison Ale House and the Prudential Center.

The idea came about to enhance the urban atmosphere as well as boost busines for the three restaurants by setting up the outdoor cafe on Edison Place, closer to the restaurants, rather than in the Plaza. This endeavor would make it the largest outdoor cafe in Downtown Newark, giving patrons a much closer option for outdoor seating in the warmer months.

The setup would be similar to the famous Stone Street in New York City wher the street itself is adorned with tables and chairs and the sidewalks are pathways that lead you to different...

Post date: February 13, 2012 - 11:13am

Have You Seen the New Pedestrian Signage All Around Downtown?

The Newark Downtown District has installed new pedestrian signage all throughout downtown.

You'll see the signs on Halsey Street, Washington Street, Raymond Boulevard, Mulberry Street, and Broad Street just to name a few places. These brightly colored signs point you in the direction of such places as Newark Public Library, Newark Museum, Prudential Center, Penn Station, Military and Washington Parks, and many other landmarks in the downtown area.

The NDD is always looking for new ways to encourage more foot traffic in downtown Newark as well as new ways to beautify the area.

Post date: February 7, 2012 - 4:40pm