Some facts about Wesley Grove that folks may find interesting.
The design of the complex does not conform to the design intent of the
Redevelopment Plan.
Recall that there was a diagonal street across that block originally -
The plan recommended that it be retained as a public / pedestrian thoroughfare
to provide walkability between Cookman and Lake Ave and a neighborhood feel.
The plan also specifies that a 'block-face' should incorporate differing
architecture to alleviate visual monotony in favor of visual interest and
better scale.
Neither of those 2 important design criteria were met in the final product.
Wesley Lake has been 'walled-off' by a building with homogeneous features.
Typical of suburban development.
An opportunity has been lost to use important character defining features of
Asbury Park in favor of high density construction that is easy to build. The
specs of the redevelopment plan were ignored.
Note also that Phase 2 (the stump field) will be a replica of Phase 1.
I wonder if any residents of Wesley Grove have experienced problems with mold /
mildew ? During construction the project was halted and exposed to the elements
for a considerable time unprotected from the weather. The exterior sheathing
turned black.......
Werner
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