Newark's Riverfront

Floating into Fall

damonusa — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:59:07 +0000

Filed under: Public Programs

Recent press clippings

damonusa — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:12:25 +0000

“Helping Newarkers reach the waterfront is not a luxury.”

Star-Ledger: Take me to the river: On the Passaic

“What if the city had a riverfront park where kids could frolic on grass, families could picnic and one could even launch a kayak or canoe into the water? That’s the vision for the seven-acre Newark Riverfront Park that the city has spent years designing, with community involvement.”

Star-Ledger: New DEP rules prompt concern

“Preparations are underway to remove 40,000 cubic yards of the highly toxic sediment from the Passaic River near the former Diamond Alkali plant in Newark, the Environmental Protection Agency said today.”

Star-Ledger: Workers prepare to remove highly toxic sediment from Passaic River in Newark

Filed under: Making the Rules for Development, Other river news, Public Programs

YouthMappers Track the Shore

damonusa — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:30:37 +0000

On Wednesday, August 10, a group of Newark YouthMappers explored Newark’s riverfront between Bridge Street and Penn Station.

Near Penn Station, we spotted the fattest groundhog we’d ever seen.

Filed under: Public Programs

July River Jam

damonusa — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:01:30 +0000

Great to see Councilwoman Mildred Crump!

Newark Riverfront Park construction underway!

Filed under: Public Programs

Recent press clippings

damonusa — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:43:33 +0000

“’[The riverfront tour] was incredible,’ said [Central Ward Councilman] Sharif, who was excited by the possibilities the riverfront offers. ‘I was amazed by how little I knew about the history of thePassaic.’”

“The waterfront is getting its first park in the city’s history.”

Filed under: Building Things, Public Programs

Relaxing on the River

damonusa — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:16:53 +0000

On July 9, we were happy to host Councilman Sharif for another river ride.

Filed under: Public Programs

Wine on the Water Sails Successfully

damonusa — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:56:04 +0000

On Thursday, June 30, the sold-out inaugural Newark Wine on the Water raised funds for Newark Riverfront Revival programs and brought together an excellent group to converse, relax, and talk about the future of the riverfront. Immense thanks to our sponsors at the Newark Downtown District and Lisbon Wines & Liquors. Special gratitude to Summer 2011 Tour Coordinator Alicia Rouault and Summer 2009 Tour Coordinator Sumorwuo Zaza.

Filed under: Public Programs

June 30 – Wine on the Water

damonusa — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:54:56 +0000

To benefit Newark Riverfront Revival’s Boat Tour Program, you are invited to join an exclusive evening cruise on the historic Passaic River on Thursday, June 30 at 6 pm. Wine, cheese, jazz, plus Newark as you’ve never seen it before! Limited seats available at $100. For more information, email newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com or call (973) 733-3917.

Filed under: Public Programs

Father’s Day on the River

damonusa — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:38:21 +0000

2011 Newark Riverfront kick-off: Special Father’s Day Boat Tour in partnership with Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers

Filed under: Public Programs

Newark Riverfront Park Construction Update

damonusa — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:53:41 +0000

Installation continues on the subsurface “netting chamber” to prevent waste from combined sewer overflows from entering the Passaic River.

Filed under: Building Things