More lights and sidewalks at the parking lot is the main feedback from land use experts who made suggestions on how to improve NewPark Mall.
The group conducted interviews with city officials, residents, workers and the business community about what they would like to see in the mall. The results and suggestions were presented at the Feb. 26 Newark City Council meeting. Presenting panelists included land use, real estate, economics and law representatives from companies such as Dishnica Company, Prologis and Good City Company.
One suggestion that came out of the interviews is more cultural events and experiences. One observation is a lack of routine events, especially events for teens. Another person said it would be difficult for a business owner to pay rent at a big mall…