One Theater Square
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One Theater Square is a proposed mixed-use skyscraper to be built in Newark, New Jersey
. The building, whose name is inspired by its location across the street from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
, would be the tallest in the city.
Adjacent to the NJPAC/Center Street (NLR station)
, the building will situated in the center of the city's cultural district near the New Jersey Historical Society
, Newark Public Library
and Newark Museum
as well as NJPAC.
The project is conceived as part of a continued effort to increase the resident population in the heart of downtown Newark
. It is nearby the restored Eleven 80
and Union Building and the planned residential renovations of the Griffith Building
and former Hahne and Company
flagship store. The estimated $190 million cost will be offset New Jersey Economic Development Authority $38 million Urban Transit tax credits and federal tax credits for inclusion of affordable housing for artists.
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
. The building, whose name is inspired by its location across the street from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center , in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is the sixth largest performing arts center in the United States...
, would be the tallest in the city.
Adjacent to the NJPAC/Center Street (NLR station)
NJPAC/Center Street (NLR station)
NJPAC/Center Street Station is a light rail station on the Newark Light Rail's Broad Street Extension. Service on this line opened on July 17, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT....
, the building will situated in the center of the city's cultural district near the New Jersey Historical Society
New Jersey Historical Society
The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The Historical Society is housed in the former headquarters of the Essex Club. It has two floors of exhibition space, a gift shop, and a hall for lectures. The NJHS offers occasional...
, Newark Public Library
Newark Public Library
The Newark Public Library is the public library system for the city of Newark, New Jersey.-History:In 1902 John Cotton Dana became employed at the Newark Public Library in Newark, New Jersey from until his death in 1929. He established foreign language collections for immigrants and also developed...
and Newark Museum
Newark Museum
The Newark Museum is the largest museum in New Jersey, USA. It holds fine collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world...
as well as NJPAC.
The project is conceived as part of a continued effort to increase the resident population in the heart of downtown Newark
Downtown Newark
Downtown Newark is Newark, New Jersey's major central business, retail, and cultural district. It is located at a bend in the Passaic River.Downtown is the site of the original Puritan settlement of Newark. The first settlers, led by Robert Treat, landed not far from the present site of the New...
. It is nearby the restored Eleven 80
Eleven 80
Eleven80 is a tall skyscraper in Newark, New Jersey. It was completed as an office building in 1930, has 35 floors, and was the tallest building in Newark until 1931...
and Union Building and the planned residential renovations of the Griffith Building
Griffith Building
The Griffith Building is located in Newark, New Jersey. The building was built in 1927 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1984. The building is 15 story's and tall. The Griffith Piano Company erected the building as a showroom, workshop, office tower and recital...
and former Hahne and Company
Hahne and Company
Hahne & Company commonly known as Hahne's, was a department store chain based in Newark, New Jersey. The chain had stores located throughout the central and northern areas of New Jersey.- History :...
flagship store. The estimated $190 million cost will be offset New Jersey Economic Development Authority $38 million Urban Transit tax credits and federal tax credits for inclusion of affordable housing for artists.
