From salt ponds to neighborhoods, Newark pushes to create waterfront community of over 300 homes


The Newark waterfront has traditionally been an industrial hub dotted with railroad tracks and salt ponds, but it may be soon be transformed into a walkable, dense neighborhood.

The city wants to add 331 homes to the site. Integral Communities has proposed 193 detached homes on 17 acres at the western edge of the city, while Trumark Homes plans to build 138 single-family and townhomes at 8610 Enterprise Dr.

Earlier this week, the Planning Commission recommended both projects for approval next…

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