Trenton, N.J. - On Monday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. at 37 Fountain Ave, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will announce the latest phase of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through the demolition of abandoned properties. This phase is made possible by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the State’s Neighborhood Redevelopment and Revitalization Pilot (NRRP) Program.
The project will target multiple abandoned and deteriorating structures in Trenton’s West Ward. These properties, long seen as blights on their neighborhoods, will be completely demolished and the lots cleared, removing hazards and creating opportunities for future development in conjunction with the City’s Choice Neighborhood Plan. This initiative, part of a broader effort to take advantage of federal and state programs, aims to restore the integrity of neighborhoods and make Trenton an even better place to live.
Mayor Gusciora emphasized the positive impact this demolition program will have on the city:
"This is about improving the quality of life for our residents and laying the groundwork for the future of Trenton," said Mayor Reed Gusciora. "By removing the worst of these blighted properties, we are enhancing the beauty and safety of our neighborhoods and opening doors for new opportunities. With support from the federal CDBG and state’s NRRP programs, we are committed to transforming these vacant lots into spaces that can serve the community in meaningful ways."
The properties, all currently owned by the City of Trenton, will be cleared and backfilled with clean soil. Each site will be graded and stabilized to ensure it is ready for future use, whether that be new housing, green spaces, or other community-driven projects in partnership with the Trenton Housing Authority. The demolition will also include repairs to any adjacent structures, ensuring the neighborhood is left not only cleaner but safer and more cohesive.
"This is just the beginning of how we’re making Trenton better for our future," said West Ward Councilwoman Teska Frisby. "We are committed to ensuring that our neighborhoods are vibrant and that all residents can take pride in where they live. Removing these dilapidated structures is a critical step in revitalizing the community and supporting economic growth."
The following 17 addresses are part of this demolition phase:
- 61 Sweets Avenue
- 63 Sweets Avenue
- 98 Sweets Avenue
- 100 Sweets Avenue
- 121 Sweets Avenue
- 123 Sweets Avenue
- 12 Fountain Avenue
- 14 Fountain Avenue
- 16 Fountain Avenue*
- 37 Fountain Avenue
- 120 Fountain Avenue
- 121-½ Fountain Avenue
- 122 Fountain Avenue
- 123 Fountain Avenue
- 128 Fountain Avenue
- 147 Fountain Avenue
- 149 Fountain Avenue
This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s CDBG Program and the State’s NRRP Program, administered by the City of Trenton’s Department of Housing and Economic Development.