Redevelopment Overview

The Montclair Redevelopment Agency was adopted on June 6, 1977 and is made up of members of the Montclair City Council who also serve as the Agency Board of Directors. Provisions of State law enable the Agency to undertake community projects designed to improve certain areas within the City which have suffered economic decline, deterioration of improvements, or which have been unable to attract and promote new private investments to enhance the quality of life in the area.

The Agency is responsible for setting the course of redevelopment in the City of Montclair and for being sure that redevelopment plans are in the best interests of the Community. In directing the City Redevelopment activities, State law provides the Agency with broad governmental functions and authority to accomplish its purpose, including but not limited to: the right to issue bonds for authorized purposes and to expend their proceeds, and the right to acquire, sell, rehabilitate, develop, administer or lease property. The Agency may also demolish buildings, clear land, and cause construction of improvements including streets and sidewalks.

Montclair's framework for the future continues to rest on its solid foundation of past redevelopment activities. Current projects include the following:

• Rejuvenate and upgrade areas of blight or neglect

• Stimulate private investment

• Strengthen the City's financial base including sales and property taxes

• Improve and/or construct public infrastructure

• Create and secure local jobs

Consistent with these goals, the Agency is actively involved in many projects and programs. A few of these include:

• Affordable Housing Programs

• Commercial Rehabilitation Programs

• Economic Development Business Attraction and Marketing Programs

• Capital Improvement Projects
  
  Montclair currently has five redevelopment project areas and its most recently adopted project area is entitled "Mission Boulevard Joint Redevelopment Project Area".