Second Street Youth Center

Early childhood educational and community center expands educational opportunities for Plainfield children.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $10,600,000
  • Total Project Cost: $10,600,000

IMPACT

  • 20 FTE jobs
  • 35 construction jobs

Investor

Project Description

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.

MAP

Address: 200 Plainfield Avenue, Plainsfield, NJ 7060

Census Tract: 34039039400

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