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What is Too Painful to Remember, We Simply Choose to Forget

“The relocation of the state’s Health, Agriculture and Taxation office buildings, Christie argued, would spur ‘private-sector employment, innovation, modern housing and recreation’ in New Jersey’s 10th largest city, which for years has been plagued by poverty and crime.

“‘It’s a good day for the city of Trenton,’ he said.”  – 9/7/16

Mem’ries,
Light the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were

Efforts are underway to capitalize on the $75 million Trenton station improvement project that is scheduled for completion this summer… The city recently released its new Downtown Master Plan. The extensive plan, in the works since 2003 and recently completed by the planning and engineering firm, URS Corp., will help advance economic development in the city and serve as a guide for planning and developing projects in six downtown neighborhoods, including the Downtown Transit Village (the area around the Trenton Transit Center).” – 7/27/2008

Scattered pictures,
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were

“The governor stood in the shadow of a building that sat vacant for nearly two decades, but is now a ‘project that is a symbol of economic development’ as it’s transformed into apartments. The Roebling Lofts builders have future plans for a restaurant and retail space for the site, Christie said. ‘It has been, at times, a difficult road,’ he said. ‘But there are good leaders in the city, now, who are willing to step forward.'” – 9/7/2016

Can it be that it was all so simple then?
Or has time re-written every line?
If we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me, would we? Could we?

“The Capital Real Estate Group, lead by Trenton-born, former Wall Street financier Dan Brenna, envisions the Trenton station area as a regional destination, situated an hour by rail from New York City, 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 1½-hours from Baltimore via Amtrak—the mode of travel preferred by the elite business community. His firm has proposed several phases of development, beginning with the construction of a 25-story Class A, office building on the Greenwood Avenue (south) side of the station… The developer believes the office tower would serve as a signature building for Trenton, easily seen from both Route 1 and Route 129, and as a beacon, would draw attention to the rail station. – 7/27/2008

Mem’ries, may be beautiful and yet
What’s too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget

“‘Through the demolition of existing state office buildings, we are paving the way for the West State corridor to welcome new private investment, generate economic development opportunities that will create jobs and help build a dynamic downtown environment,’ Christie said.” – 9/7/2016

So it’s the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember…
The way we were…
The way we were…

“Nexus Properties of Lawrenceville, NJ has proposed commercial development to the north of the station—two 25-story office towers and a parking garage on the block bounded by East State Street, South Clinton Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Avenue. Nexus is currently in planning and design stages for its “Loft for Living” residential project in the Lee Overall Building, at 576 East State Street – a quarter mile from the station. Units will include studio, one- and two-bedroom units, at 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Nexus anticipates units to be completed by mid-2009 and to be priced starting in the mid-$200,000 range.

“The Matrix Group of Cranbury, NJ, proposed both commercial office and new residential development during its April 8th presentation to the city council. Early planning for the project calls for an eight-story office building, 1,400-space parking garage, housing and retail space on East State Street between South Clinton and Chestnut avenues, located about a quarter-mile from the station.” – 7/7/2008

So it’s the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember…
The way we were…
The way we were…

Thanks, Babs. For the Memories!

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