The Asbury Park waterfront, on the record.
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Asbury Park Development from the start
How the waterfront came to be, from 1871 to the 2002 plan.
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The historic buildings
The Warren-and-Wetmore anchors and the pavilions between them.
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Which buildings are legally protected
Easements, registers, and what actually binds a future owner.
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The deal the city made
Four agreements and two state approvals that built the framework.
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Who is responsible
Who owns what — from Asbury Partners to iStar to Star Holdings.
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Where each building stands today
Building-by-building status, default notices, and the Paramount grant.
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What the plan allows for housing
Heights, density, styles, and the 3,164-home cap.
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How a housing project gets approved
Technical Review, City Council, Planning Board, and the state coastal permit.
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How to stay informed
Meeting packets, APTV recordings, and where to watch the process live.
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