| The Future of New Jersey’s Cities, is a multi-part Caucus series that looks at urban revitalization in New Jersey. Asbury Park is in the midst of a tremendous redevelopment effort, one that includes all areas of the City. This half-hour program will highlight the city’s plans for revitalizing the waterfront area, the creation of an urban enterprise zone, the rejuvenated downtown district, the building of both new luxury and affordable housing units, and a discussion of the diversity of the City – and how this new influx of business and community impacts those who have lived in the community their entire lives. The history of Asbury in its heyday, its fall and subsequent decay, and the renaissance that is now underway will be considered.
Tom Gilmour |
Paul McEvily
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Kevin Sanders
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Terri Thomas
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Guests:
Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce for the City of Asbury Park
Tom, who has been working in Asbury Park for the past 5 ½ years, explains the significance of the city’s redevelopment areas: the waterfront, central business district, Springwood development section that encompasses the west side of Asbury Park where most lower-income people reside, and the Main Street area.
Paul L. McEvily
Associate Executive Director, Interfaith Neighbors
Interfaith Neighbors, a non-profit organization that helps the working poor, elderly, and disadvantaged youth of Monmouth county began in 1988.
Kevin G. Sanders
Mayor of the City of Asbury Park
Mayor Sanders is a fourth generation Asbury Park resident.
Terri Thomas
Artist/ Founding Member of The Black Box Theater of Asbury Park/ Community Arts Director for the Monmouth County Arts Council
Terri is an opera singer who moved to Asbury Park in the summer of 1999 because it was affordable - she has been involved in the arts scene in Asbury Park ever since.
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