ENGenuity led the planning, design, and construction phase of this $1.5M Project in the heart of downtown Red Bank. The project reconstructed three Borough rights-of-way, English Plaza, White Street, and Emanuel Court, and two downtown Borough parking lots, one in English Plaza and the other a portion of the White Street lot. The project focused on transforming this area with improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation, enhanced lighting, landscaping, organized parking, public art, and seating areas. The project aimed to spur economic development through a redesign that provides a safe, aesthetic, and inviting space for the hosting of public events, and for patrons to safely park and access the businesses. The project began in April 2018. The first phase was a Listening Phase, where the Project Team gathered feedback from representatives of the Red Bank community. This included 24 one-on-one stakeholder interviews, a property owners meeting, and a public meeting. After a design concept was selected, the project proceeded to final design informed by all feedback. At the public meeting the community was informed how their feedback shaped the final design.
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Approximately 32 businesses of varying sizes line English Plaza; many are rear facing or have back entrances, and several retail establishments and professional offices face English Plaza and White Street within the project area. The project aimed to increase foot traffic to these businesses by providing safe and sufficient pedestrian circulation; efficient access to parking; improved and aesthetic lighting; new brick paver sidewalks, curb, pavement; and landscaping. The area was redesigned with a layout that can support public events, fairs, and farm markets. Through this project, the area was transformed from a mere background along the shoppers’ walk to Broad Street into an inviting area where patrons can shop, dine, relax and stroll. In addition to multiple streetscape areas, the project included closing a deteriorated alley to vehicular traffic and converting it into a pedestrian park with murals and lighting.
