The Village at Manalapan
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The Village at Manalapan is a multi-use lifestyle center that is proposed in Manalapan, New Jersey, United States. It is opposed by some local residents due to the concern of congestion on Route 33.[1] While the plan calls for 500,000 square feet (46,400 m²) of retail space, a proposed movie theater was removed from the original design.[2]
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[edit] Features
The Village will feature a number of national and regional merchants in a traditional “downtown” area. The district will offer a variety of restaurants, cafés, national lifestyle retailers, and a selection of regional and local specialty shops and boutiques. Plans also call for a limited number of residential units to be situated above this area's stores. There will be pedestrian walkways, bikeways and interior roads.[1]
In 2006, the developers proposed the addition of 500 homes on the site, as part of an effort to assist the municipality in meeting its affordable housing requirements.[3]
[edit] Concerns
Since there are major traffic concerns for Route 33 and Millhurst Road, traffic solutions will be planned for the area around the intersection.
It is also a concern that the Village may aggressively challenge Freehold Raceway Mall for tenants and will cause problems for both developments.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Rosman, Mark. "Elaborate Village awaits town’s action", Allentown Examiner, March 9, 2005. Accessed August 16, 2007.
- ^ Benjamin, Dave. "Movies nixed out of The Village at Manalapan", Allentown Examiner, December 22, 2005. Accessed August 16, 2007.
- ^ Quirk, James A. "Village developers pitch a new plan, adding 500 homes.", Asbury Park Press, August 11, 2006. Accessed August 16, 2007.
