New Markets Tax Credit Coalition
Early care: The facility, located at 200 Plainfield Ave., includes 14 classrooms and uses the nationally-recognized High Scope Curriculum focusing heavily on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education. The facility also has a playground and a 1,000 sq. ft. aquaponic urban farm and agricultural education center intended to provide the students and staff with fresh and healthy meals.
Address: 200 Plainfield Avenue, Plainsfield, NJ 7060
Census Tract: 34039039400
Rehabilitation of the former “craneway” building adjacent to the Sponsor’s existing Building 78, which will result in 90,000 sq. ft. of flexible office space targeted to small business including businesses
Built in 1937, 550 Cookman Avenue is a shining example of Asbury Park’s art deco history. NMTC financing supported restoreation of this unique building, with careful consideration taken with its