Dextall Prefabricated Panels Play a Key Role in Newark’s $336 Million Arts and Housing Hub

The project includes 350 apartments, divided among a seven-story mid-rise building, a 25-story high-rise, and 15 townhomes. Ground-floor retail space will attract restaurants and shops, creating a lively, community-centered environment. A community center and the new headquarters for Newark’s public jazz station, WBGO, will also be part of this vibrant hub.

Dextall is proud to be the provider of the prefabricated exterior panels that will enclose this transformative project. Our prefab panels are an integral component of the construction process, helping to accelerate the building timelines while ensuring the highest standards in energy efficiency and sustainability. By utilizing Dextall’s solutions, the ArtSide project is not only contributing to Newark’s revitalization but is doing so with an environmentally conscious approach.

This project is particularly noteworthy as it blends urban development with an intentional focus on community. One of the standout features of the ArtSide project is its commitment to affordable housing. Of the 350 apartments, 20% will be set aside for affordable units, ensuring that Newark’s revitalization is inclusive. Newark residents will have priority through a lottery system for these units, providing much-needed relief in a city where affordable housing is a critical issue.

The ArtSide project is part of a broader strategy by Newark to balance large-scale development with equitable growth. Mayor Ras J. Baraka has been a driving force behind this initiative, and the city has already made significant strides, creating 483 units of affordable housing since 2021, with another 777 under construction.

NJPAC’s innovative model of combining arts and real estate development is also capturing attention nationwide. Other cultural institutions, like the Music Center in Los Angeles and the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, are watching closely, seeing this as a model for future sustainability in the arts.

For more detailed coverage on this groundbreaking project, including insights from Newark officials and NJPAC’s leadership, check out the original article by The New York Times here.

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