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Originally Posted by 10023
I don't think that's Newark's problem at all. If anything it should have a huge advantage, sitting in the midst of a very wealthy metropolitan area (with some quite affluent New Jersey suburbs nearby), where a lot of people are priced out of Manhattan or even Brooklyn.
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Agreed; not only is Newark part of a wealthy region, but it's immediate suburbs are generally very wealthy. Some of the richest suburbs in the U.S. are directly to the west (Summit, Millburn, Madison, Short Hills, etc.) These are commuter suburbs for high-end Manhattan workers, and are super-desirable.
And to the north are upper middle-class "progressive" suburbs like Montclair, Bloomfield, West Orange, etc. These suburbs are more urban/suburban hybrids and are pretty desirable.
Unfortunately, Newark has been unable to capitalize on its location and transit links. Part of the problem has been horrible leadership for 30+ years, including some amazingly corrupt "leaders" (former mayor is currently in prison).
I hope that Mayor Booker can turn things around.