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New Magnet K-8 School Project
A new
Magnet Integrated Arts School for grades 1 through 8 is to be built
as part of the Union City Renaissance Project. It will be an anchor
for the area's rebirth, bringing education, business and community together
for the betterment of Union City.
The facility will
create a symbolic presence in the area, acting as a beacon to bring
redevelopment, tax incentives for owner-occupied one-to-three family
homes and new tax ratables.
The school located
on the Paterson Plank Road encompasses two city blocks at the southwestern
boundary of Union City adjoining Jersey City and North Bergen. The site
is bordered by John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Paterson Plank Road, 5th Street
and 6th Street. Summit Avenue bisects the site from north to south.
The auditorium for
performing arts is to be located on the block alongside Paterson Plank
Road, and the classrooms will be placed on the block between Summit
Avenue and JFK Boulevard.
This new multi-storied
school will include:
- Performing arts
auditorium
- Media Center
- Cafeteria
- Approximately
40 classrooms
- Music and vocal
studios
- Art studios
- Science labs
and technology rooms
- Special Education
rooms
- Parking for
staff
- Gymnasium
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