The Municipal Facilities Series
A closer look at how the decisions are being made and the long-term implications for Montclair.
Part 1
Show the Work: New Construction vs. Rehabilitation
Renovating aging buildings is common practice. If Montclair is moving toward building new municipal facilities instead, then residents deserve to see the engineering, cost, and sustainability analysis explaining why rehabilitation isn’t viable BEFORE public input is solicited.
Part 2
Defining the Need Before Designing the Solution
Before debating siting and design or new vs. rehab, Montclair should be clear about something far more foundational. What do we actually need?
Part 3
The Documents Behind the Decision
Examining the evidence behind Town Council’s decision to build new municipal facilities and the key due diligence that is missing.
Part 4
Flipping the Legal Switch
What happens when Town Council adopts a redevelopment plan that does not actually contain a specific plan? An examination of the legal powers that switch on, the decisions that can move behind closed doors, and why the sequence matters.
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