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NEWARK, NJ | The Summit Tower (200-204-206-208 Market Street) | 46 FLOORS

This was apparently approved at yesterdays meeting.

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I like it, but this is the 3rd tower going up in Newark now with basically the same design (see the Arc and Halo).




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46-Story Residential Tower Moves Forward Near Newark’s Prudential Center





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A stretch of Downtown Newark that is mostly known for historic buildings could soon be home to a modern sky-high apartment complex. The project would rise just steps from one of New Jersey’s most prominent entertainment venues and has recently taken a step forward.

KS Group, a local developer with several Newark projects in the pipeline, recently released some images of what would amount to their largest endeavor yet. The company has big plans for several plots of land at 200-206 Market Street, which are currently home to older structures that have sat vacant for at least two decades.

The properties are directly north of the Prudential Center and located within the Four Corner Historic District, which is listed on both state and federal designations. The company envisions a project they are calling The Newark Summit Tower on the plots, which would require demolition of the existing buildings.

Details on the project emerged during a meeting of Newark’s Landmark & Historic Preservation Commission on October 4. The committee issued the green light to begin demolition work at the property, which includes much of a current surface parking lot on neighboring Edison Place.

Newark Summit Tower is listed as “in planning” on the KS Group’s website and is designed by INOA Architecture, a firm that has worked on several other prominent Newark developments including Halo.

The first two floors of Newark Summit Tower would feature retail space under the current proposal, with the next two stories set to consist of a parking garage with 136 spaces. The remainder of the project would include 579 residential units plus amenity spaces on the 4th floor and the rooftop

KS Group is behind prominent revitalization efforts in Newark like the under construction 50 Sussex Avenue and several other approved developments like the 77-unit 380 Central Avenue. The company also recently purchased the historic Hotel Riviera with an eye towards revamping the property into a residential complex.

The Newark Summit Tower proposal is another sign that Downtown Newark is shifting gears a bit after decades of being known as a 9 to 5 business district. The proposed project is just about a block away from the second Shaq Tower, a new residential complex backed by NBA star Shaquille O’Neal..
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Not too crazy about all of these parking garages, (dt Newark is transit rich). But at least it’s done in a way that fits the design.
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NIMBYS be at it!

But looks like the compromise is just a 30 ft height reduction.

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This Architect Wants to Build a 46-Story Skyscraper Near the Prudential Center, But is it Too Tall for a Historic District?


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The importance of a modern city is often measured by the height of its skyscrapers. It is understandable that lawyer Calvin Souder wants to reshape Newark’s skyline. It is his hometown, a city that’s been downtrodden for decades.

In the past few years, Souder has been the legal representation behind Newark’s tallest proposed buildings — Halo, the Arc Tower, and the upcoming IDT redevelopment — and he seems to be on a crusade to bring back the city’s pre-riot glory days through real estate alone.

However, his biggest obstacle has been with preservationists, who are on their own quest to save what remains of Newark’s historic architecture. A city without its history is a place without an identity, they argue.

This battle between the past and the present came to blows again last week, when developer, KS Group, came before the Historic Preservation Commission to present plans for what is being called the Newark Summit Tower in the Four Corners Historic District.


“There was an intention at the earliest of days for downtown Newark to be taller,” Souder said. “The city has gone back to saying we want to be taller.”

The Newark Summit Tower is a beautiful building — with elegant arches and curves that architect Marat Mutlu mastered under the tutelage of Zaha Hadid. But the commission argued that the building’s height doesn’t complement the landmarks that surround it – it thumbs its nose at them.

Susana Holguin-Veras, co-chair of the HPC, declared Mutlu’s design “visually, historically, contextually too tall,” a sentiment that was echoed by her colleagues, Nicaury Miller and co-chair Richard Partyka.

“There is one distinct difference in this – this is in a historic district and there are precise ordinances and guidelines we’re following,” Partyka said. “When they built those buildings, believe it or not, there were no historic districts in Newark.”

As a peace offering, Holguin-Veras – before the commission unanimously approved the project – introduced the condition that the architect lower the height of the Summit Tower to the height of the National Newark Building, a difference of 30 feet. Not much in skyscraper terms. “We could say bring it all the way down to the same street level,” she said. “We’re compromising by saying, match the tallest building nearby.”

“It’s not to block new development,” she continued. “It’s just to make sure that what does come in doesn’t damage what is already there and protected.”
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These people are insane. Downtown Newark has needed development for decades, and now that it's finally in full force, they don't want the new and improved to overshadow the old wasteland that nobody wanted to visit. Ridiculous. How the hell is an extra 30 ft going to "damage" what is already there?
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Not bad, what's the final height? hopefully 500+
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Modernist 'Air Filter' Skyscraper Casts a Shadow Over Historic Newark
The Summit Tower: An Unwelcome Addition to Newark's Historic Skyline




Christopher Lotito
2/23/2024


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Newark, New Jersey, a city steeped in history and architectural significance, now faces a looming threat to its skyline integrity with the proposed Summit Tower. Rising like an imposing sentinel over Market Street, this skyscraper, standing at a staggering 508 feet, is a stark departure from the city's rich heritage.

Designed by Inoa Architecture of New York City, the Summit Tower appears as an oversized, uninspired air filter, utterly out of place amidst Newark's storied past. Its sleek, modern facade clashes harshly with the timeless charm of a city founded by Puritans in 1666, with ties to the Revolutionary War, and adorned with numerous exemplary works of historic architecture.

The project, spearheaded by the Newark-based KS Group at a hefty cost of $200 million, seems to prioritize profit over preserving the city's identity. While touted as a solution to Newark's housing needs, the Summit Tower's 579 apartments, including a mere 116 designated as affordable, and 11,500 square feet of retail space, come at the expense of Newark's character. 80% of the apartments within would rent at or above market rate, a staggering $2,000 to $3,000 for a studio on average.

The proposed tower seeks variances that defy zoning regulations, including exemptions from minimum distance requirements and height restrictions. The broad deviation from established guidelines has many residents concerned about what's perceived as a blatant disregard for the city's urban planning principles and architectural heritage.
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Proponents of the Summit Tower point to its amenities and proximity to transportation hubs as redeeming qualities. However, a rooftop swimming pool and gym does little to alleviate the glaring affront to Newark's historic landscape. Promises of convenience for commuters do little to justify the wholesale alteration of a city skyline with a proud past.

Others feel that the endorsement of Mayor Ras Baraka and the City Council for high-rise development sets a dangerous precedent, prioritizing transient modernity over the preservation of Newark's legacy. They say that the approval of projects like the Summit Tower represents a betrayal of the city's residents, who deserve thoughtful, context-sensitive development that honors Newark's unique history. It's hard to blame residents from being skeptical, when Ras Baraka was so recently over $30,000 for campaign finance violations.

,,,While some, like Myles Zhang, a local preservationist, may see merit in the Summit Tower's design, it remains a divisive symbol of Newark's uncertain future. Zhang's commendation of the architect's attempt to mimic surrounding structures does little to alleviate concerns about the tower's jarring presence in the Four Corners Historic District.
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Shadows are good. Helps mitigate the spread of Stage I melanoma. I doubt this would hamper this project. Hey... its much better than what is currently there lol.

As with Halo, Summit Tower will redefine the area along with everything else parallel to the Passaic River.

As for shadows in the sense of historical identity... oh brother... a city needs to move on through the decades. Can't live in 1930's Newark anymore nor during the troubling times of the 70's. Time to grow and expand in this century.
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Shadows are good. Helps mitigate the spread of Stage I melanoma. I doubt this would hamper this project. Hey... its much better than what is currently there lol.

As with Halo, Summit Tower will redefine the area along with everything else parallel to the Passaic River.

As for shadows in the sense of historical identity... oh brother... a city needs to move on through the decades. Can't live in 1930's Newark anymore nor during the troubling times of the 70's. Time to grow and expand in this century.
But Chris, the Puritans. Won't someone think of the Puritans!
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People are foolish. Sometimes, the thinking is just this: New building = Bad.
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