WNEWARK Mayor Res J. Baraka Department of Law A City We Can All Believe In Kenyatta K. Stewart, Esq. Samora F. Noguera, Esq. Acting Corporation Counsel Assistant Corporation Counsel 920 Broad Street, Room 316 nogueras?cinewarknius Newark, New Jersey 07102 Dir: (973) 733-5894 Ofii: (973)733-3880 Fax: (973) 7335394 April 24, 2018 VIA SERVICE and FAX to 201?488-5556 CJ Griffin, Esq. Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Griffin Court Plaza South 21 Main Street, Suite 200 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 RE: Steven Wronko v. Gig of Newark et. al. Docket No.: ESX-L-1238-18 Dear Ms. Griffin: Attached please a redacted copy and Vaughn Index of the bid submitted by the City of Newark to Amazon. Very truly yours, K. STEWART, ESQ. CORPORATION COUNSEL By: Samora Noguera ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL Encls. VAUGHN INDEX OPRA Request made by Steven Wronko for: THE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY NEWARK TO AMAZON FOR ITS RFP REGARDING ITS NEW HEADQUARTERS. List of Provided List of Disclosed Reason for General Legal Records Records with Redaction if Description Justification Redactions applicable of Denied Records 1 Introductory Memo 2 2027 Imagine Amazon 3 Location 4 Data Infrastructure 5 Talent 6 Livability 7 Incentives Competitive Financial N.J.S.A. Advantage Incentives 47: 1 A-1 .1 Exemption offered to Amazon to attract it to the City of Newark 8 Letters of Suppon Ln .- I- .I 3: :15" rlrMi? ..5. . I'llhv . fiLI.) WWI, .ft-?F 2 . . - 2W. 1?11 . .. ?fin-L. . I \1 ?"1va IN 3 {wt} . . ?1.15 ?n-mia; .. with?? mph-t .- 3 - 4? TABLE OF CONTENTS Memo 1 7 2027: Imagine Amazon NewarK 15 Video Link Appendices: RFP Requested information Broad Street Station District Newark Penn Station District Downtown Open Space Data infrastructure/Technology 49 Letter from City of Newark 010 Fiber Map Tables and Charts Partnerships Rutgers) Accelerators incubators 'h Transit. 77 Bike Lanes Road Network Maps Liva bi lity 87 Housing Culture Entertainment Sustainability Public Safety Incentives 103 Letters of Support 109 YESW MEMO new A corporate headquarters is a realm where face-to-face interactions. chance encounters and the ability to attract and retain the smartest. most talented labor force are vital. Connecting with the rest of the country and the world still counts. Place matters. in Newark. Amazon can make a new home in the heart of the nation's largest, most dynamic, most Unquestionably. Newark has all that Amazon seeks, including something not mentioned in the RFP: the opportunity to accelerate the transformation of a great American city that is already enjoying signi?cant growth and private-sector investment. That?s why Newark, the State of New Jersey and an unsurpassed coalition of global companies. community development organizations and educational institutions have joined forces to help you build your future with us in our thriving downtown. Five unique strategic advantages make Newark the preeminent Amazon H02 locale: 'Ar Data infrastructure: Newark de?nes cutting-edge bandwidth no city in the world delivers faster internet speeds. a Destination: Newark offers an unmatched logistical infrastructure roads, rails, airports and a major port - that can help Amazon move its people and products like no other city can. 2* Diversity. Newark offers unmatched access to high?caliber talent and industry verticals that match Amazon's growth aspirations. fr Destiny: Newark provides Amazon with an opportunity to take a leading role in the ongoing renaissance of a great American city. v" invest significant capital over the next ?ve years to expand the city?s Wi?Fi and broadband and provide 10-gigabite internet service to any site Amazon selects. Fund public space and transportation system improvements around the new campus to build on the city?s ongoing investment in transportation and smart city infrastructure in the central business district. In this brief memo, we detail Newark's unique and how they can help Amazon attract and nurture talent, drive growth and spur innovation. Data infrastructure: Newark de?nes cutting-edge bandwidth - no city in the world delivers faster internet speeds. installed by fonvard-looking city leaders more than a decade ago. 26 miles of underground municipal fiber are in place that allow Newark to deliver topncaiiber internet speeds and coverage. Newark now Newark has committed to investing even more over the next five years to maintain and upgrade its tech infrastructure and continue its transformation into one of the world's smartest cities. These ongoing investments would enable Amazon to accelerate innovation in a living laboratory. it could test new streaming technologies. for example. free city-wide cell-phone service. the first drone skyways, or Alexa technology in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center Arena. Amazon could harness Newark's bandwidth to dominate lucrative new technological markets. Experts forecast that spending on augmented and virtual reality. for example. will soar from $11.4 billion in 201? to more than $210 billion in 2021.?" workforce development and community-based organizations to cultivate a culture of coding. The Newark STEAM Coalition?s mission is to develop a rich cross-sector ecosystem that provides students with multiple pathways to build competencies in science. technology. engineering. the arts and math. When Amazon moves to Newark, the city will boost the talent pool by creating even more scholarships and programs to incentivize Newark high school and college students to pursue STEM careers. To catch up to Newark's existing infrastructure, many cities would have to spend years and tens of millions of dollars. No city - large or small can offer a better tech infrastructure. Destination: Newark offers an unmatched logistical infrastructure oads, rails, airports and a major port - that can help Amazon move its people and products like no other city. The value of Newark's proximity to New York City, Newark Liberty international Airport. New Jersey's suburbs. and Amtrak?s northeast corridor cannot be overstated. The airport, ten minutes from downtown, offers flights to more than 174 nonstop destinations including at least 6 to Seattle each day. The city hosts the nation's second-largest seaport, major rail lines, extensive mass transit including New Jersey Transit, PATH and Amtrak trains connecting more than 150 municipalities. and seven major highways that put 40% of Americans within a day's drive.? As a transportation hub, Newark offers unparalleled access to the region, the country and the world. More than a million people travel by or through Newark every day. . Combined. the area's airports offer over 1600 non-stop flights daily around the world, including 21 to Seattle. I (no: - 1' . New Jersey Transit and PATH trams put Manhattan within an 18-minute commute and Newark within a half an hour of dozens of New Jersey communities, from beach bungalows to walkable I Newark's three interstate highways. ?430 and 1-95. make getting in and out of the city by car among the easiest of any location in the metropolitan are . I Newark stands at a fulcrum of the nation?s product flows. This includes Port Newark; FedEx's third- largest hub; and three nearby Amazon distribution centers with three more planned. No other city can offer this kind of centrality and accessibility. With headquarters in Newark and Seattle. Amazon's physical presence will span North America. Diversity: Newark offers unmatched access to high-caliber talent and Industry verticals that match Amazon's growth aspirations. The metropolitan area is home to more than 20 million people. and our city is at the heart of the country's largest and most diverse working population.ill The region represents the full spectrum of thousands of refugees and lower-skilled residents to develop a truly unique talent pool that will meet and exceed Amazon '3 workforce needs. Newark has already explored this partnership with the United Nations High Commission on Refugees. Visit 3 YES. mm cl ?Tug 4 ?its?. fashion hub, and media companies within 20 miles include CBS. NBC, ABC and Viacom. No other city in North America can match the diversity of industries surrounding Newark, and no other region is home to so many companies that are relevant to Amazon?s growth objectives. Development: Newark offers Amazon and its employees unrivaled development opportunities and an unbeatable spectrum of lifestyle options. More than a decade underway, Newark's multibillion-dollar revitalization is accelerating. Groundbreakings for commercial, hospitality and upscale residential developments have been frequent. yet the city still has hundreds of acres of developable land available. For Amazonians, no other city can offer the diversity and richness of housing, school. cultural and recreational options that Newark and its envnrons can. With $3 billion of development under way, Newark is a city in the midst of revitalization, and Amazon's selection of Newark would propel and attract investments on a scale not yet imagined. Many attractive downtown sites are available where Amazon can shape a campus, a neighborhood and the city around it. Newark offers a portfolio of development opportunities. encompassing six distinct sites in downtown, with a range of settings, building formats and properties. Every location offers the characteristics Amazon is seeking: they?re all close to the heart of the community, highly connected and steps from transportation hubs. 0 Phase i - 2.2 million square feet immediately available: 0 600,000 square feet in existing buildings around Washington Park and another 655,000 in the Gateway Center near Newark Penn Station 0 1 million square feet build to suit at the Matrix Riverfront site adjacent to Newark Penn Station 0 Phases II and Ill - At least 14 million square feet can be built in our walkable downtown between two major train stations alongside a riverfront and acres of new parkland All six sites - Lotus Riverfront, Washington Park Campus, Gateway Center, Matrix Riverfront, Mulberry Commons and are steps from each other and an easy walk from Audible's headquarters, development, Newark has seen the historic renovation of the award-winning Hahne 00 building, the opening of Whole Foods, Nike, boutique hotels and more. Over 1,000 residential units are under Superb schools US News and World Report ranks New Jersey's public school system as second in the country. The state is home to nine of the top 25 high schools and four of the too 20 STEM high schools in the U.S, according the Newsweek. it ranks #1 nationwide in pro-kindergarten participation and #4 for math and #5 for reading proficiency for Newark is a leader in charter school innovation, forging authentic charter/district collaboration where it really counts: at the teacher-to-teacher level. LOCATION. First-class healthcare - Area hospitals include RWJ Barnabas Health. University Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering. New York Presbyterian, NYU Langone. and two local medical schools with research funded by the many local pharmaceutical companies. World-class arts and entertainment ?The National Center for Arts Research rated Newark among the ten most vibrant arts communities in the country. New Jersey Performing Arts Center hosts more than 450 events annually while the Prudential Center?home of the Grammy Museum?seats over 1.5 million people who come to see NHL games. college basketball and highly sought-after concerts. Newark's Branch Brook Park has the greatest number of blossoming cherry trees outside Japan. Soccer fans walk just minutes to Red Bulls Stadium to watch major?league soccer games. New Jersey is home to the only stadium hosting two NFL teams. Iirlle're a short ride from the lights of Broadway and world-renowned museums including the Newark Museum. which houses some of the largest collections of African and Tibetan art. Hiking trails. bike paths, skiing and beaches are less than an hour away. A place for visitors Visitors can stay at any of the city?s 4.000 hotel rooms in downtown or around the airport, with another 547 rooms under construction and planned in the downtown and surrounding area. including international and boutique brands such as by and Pestana. No other city can provide the range of development options that combine affordability, livability and accessibility within a major metropolitan area. Destiny: Newark provides Amazon an opportunity to take a leading role in the ongoing renaissance of a great American city. Newark is a ?city with a soul" in the midst of a renaissance. We believe Amazon can play a leading role in accelerating the city?s transformation. Amazon would have a profound impact and build a legacy that its employees, community and customers could be proud of. Amazon will also ?nd ready partners in Newark's busrness and non-profit community, including the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation. which drives much of the mayor's economic development vision and catalyzes entrepreneurship and business and real estate development; Newark Alliance, a leading nonprofit whose members include Prudential. Panasonic, Audible, RWJ Barnabas Health, and other corporate anchors dedicated to the ongoing economic revitalization of Newark: the Newark Regional Business Partnership. whose members strengthen businesses? capacity and infrastructure; and the Urban Essex Coalition for Smart Growth, a forum for municipalities. non-pro?ts, business and other organizations and individuals to work together to foster mixed-use development and economic growth around Essex County?s urban commuter rail stations. YES. TECHNOLOGY. YES. TRANSPORTATION. YES. DEVELOPMENT. YES, Two themes run throughout Newark?s 350ayear history: its strategic geography and spirit of innovation. two qualities that are still key attractions. In the 1300?s. Newark was a leading manufacturing community. and later the of Thomas Edison's great urban innovations from celluloid to street lamps. it inspired Philip Roth's internationally recognized novels and was home to poet laureate Amiri Baraka. father of Mayor Has J. Baraka. The city?s other world-famous writers include Washington lrving. Stephen Crane and Mary Mapes Dodge. Like Amazon. Newark values the printed word. Robert Treat. Newark?s founder. carried books with him up the Passaic River over 350 years ago. One of Newark's most important 20m~century businesses, the Straterneyer Literary Syndicate. published children?s literature. including the Nancy Drew. Hardy Boys and Bobbsey Twins series. This tradition continues today with the annual literary and poetry festivals and corporations from newspaper presses to, of course. Audiblehinventor of the ?rst digital audio player-?now calls Newark home. mid?sized city in the country?s largest. most dynamic metropolitan area. Newark is a place where Amazon has room to expand its already outsized visibility and influence by tapping the metropolitan area's global talent pool and unmatched industrial breadth. We believe that by partnering with city. state and private sector leaders. Amazon can have an impact that is even greater than what it has accomplished in South Lake Union. Already home to many great institutions. Newark is running full-speed into the future. We look forward to partnering with Amazon and building a new are together. The technology, the transportation. the diversity. the development. the potential. Yes. Newark. i See Appendix Incentives 610 Of?ce City of Newark ?i IDC Media Center: 1" United States Census Bureau The Port Authortty of New York and New Jerse ?1 Census report: orte . t" See Appendix Talent statistics: wmn?tgci Rutgers statistics: ,wmgrutgersed 4' New Jersey Fortune 500 companies on iomanies-new-igsLey?malie; I See Appendix Talent t? US News 201?: '..Newsweek 2016 Bureau of LaborwStatistEs: s: ov as ea .11 newark md.htm United States Census Bureau: 045216 VESJECHNOLOGY. vesmevetopMENr. .r ?rm-mi y. Thousands of science ?ction novels for when 5 you re teleporting to work. Download one free today at audible.com audibie.com ?n Maze-:1 mum-g WARK AND EN EARS HOWA CITYAND CDMPANYJOINED FORCES TO DRIVE THE FUTURE OF TECH. v: Sly Wl NEW JERSE What?s on your mind? In this section. we answer questions that Amazon employees might ask regarding the business environment, quality of life, the community and neighborhood. Business environment 8: operations Q: Newark is emerging as a growing city with a revitalized infrastructure. How will it sustain this growth? in these areas. With its key location within the New York Metropolitan area and unmatchable transportation connections, it is certain to continue to prosper. Infrastructure ?At the forefront of a great technology revolution, Newark is becoming the next booming tech hub." Black Enterprise, July 30, 2017 Talent Combined, area institutions produce over 100,000 graduates per year. For example, New Jersey institute of Technology (MIT), a unique engineering and scientific university, If Amazon comes to Newark, the universities have committed to upgrade their infrastructure, foster innovation and tailor their curricula to Amazon's needs. We also commit to creating additional scholarships and programs to incentivlze high school and college students to pursue STEM. Housing ?If you peruse Amazon?s eight-page request for proposals, Newark meets all the minimum criteria outlined.? ?Why Newark could be perfect for AmaZOn?s new headquarters,? Yahoo Finance, September 21, 2017 Investment Audible is growing quickly, and Newark Venture Partners continues to raise venture capital and has built a ultra-bandwidth lab. Equal Space and other tech incubators are diversifying the Newark hub by cultivating women and minority entrepreneurs who are driving social and community impact. Q: Assuming Amazon decides that the New York-New Jersey MSA is the right location for HQ2, why is Newark the best city in the region? A: Within the New York-New Jersey MSA, only Newark can avail itself of the best of the New York Metropolitan Area but with: - development costs that are at least 30% less expensive than New York City - better, more direct access - by car, train, and bus - to the broader range of the northern New Jersey residential market - a well-managed and pro-development local administration an extensive tech infrastructure that can deliver Amazon speeds of 100gbps+ - 10-minute proximity to Newark Liberty international Airport In addition, as Newark's third Fortune 500 company, Amazon would have an outslzed profile and influence over the city?s direction and have the opportunity to truly make a large social impact. YES ?if Amazon wants the talent pool, infrastructure, and services that a big city provides, the New York Metropolitan Area is very well-positioned to land Jason Horowitz, Anderson Economic Group, Oct. 2017 Q: Some of the best locations for our new campus are undeveloped areas. How quickly will they be ready to use, and how will we make them part of a cohesive campus with existing buildings that meet our Phase requirements? More than 2.2 square feet can be available to you in 2019 in three buildings, steps from each other and from Audible, Rutgers Business School and Washington Park. if you prefer to build from the ground up, a five?acre riverfront site adjacent to Penn Station will be available where we can build to suit up to a million square feet of office space by 2019. vacant land that can be prepared for Amazon?s needs today. For Phases II and ill, we offer sites ranging from the Lotus?Riverfront collection to Mulberry Commons to RBH- SoMa. Each are oriented toward one of our two train stations and all allow for an urban space that can concentrate or disperse Amazonians to the extent desired by the company. Lotus Equity's Bears Stadium site, for example, is adjacent to Broad Street Station and a light rail stop, and a ten-minute walk from Mulberry Commons. Here you can enjoy 1.5 million square feet of office space, a 1.5-acre piazza and new residential and retail amenities on Route 21 and near Route 280 at the northern point of the Washington Park Amazon-Audible Campus. ?The mass exit of creatives, entrepreneurs and cultural enthusiasts have ta ken flight from the suburbs and metropolitan areas to become part of Newark. The veil is slowly being lifted on a renaissance movement that has been decades in the making. Newark is one of the most unexpected locales to be considered a travel destination.? Vogue, Feb. 15, 2017 Downtown is where Newark comes to meet itself, where residents, workers, shoppers and visitors mingle. Recent retail additions include Whole Foods, Barnes Noble, and the Gap. These chains sit alongside longstanding local business including Irish pubs, a YES YES, TRANSPC VETS, YES, 10 of the most vibrant immigrant communities in the state with great taverns, restaurants, a boutique hotel and sweeping views of Manhattan. This downtown area has seen rapid change, including the building of thousands of renovated and new residential units. Three triangular parks border the main commercial district on Broad Street, and new parks under construction include Mulberry Commons and the Riverfront Park expansion. Military Park recently underwent a major renovation. The downtown location with the Passaic riverfront, the combination of walkability, centrally located, ?ready-to-go? development opportunities, will allow the rare potential for Amazon to offer a complete urban ecosystem: live, work and play. it is compact in size and similar in scale to Amazon's office in Seattle, offering a real opportunity for downtown living and a ?walk to work" lifestyle. Newark's existing transportation infrastructure, two major commuter and interstate rail stations, and a PATH station also directly connecting to New York city, will provide Amazon?s H02 with ready access to the rest of the metropolitan region and downtown itself. Additionally, downtown Newark will as well as major leagues and college sports after work, with venues like New Jersey Talent is Amazon's greatest resource. Will we be able to ?nd enough graduates who meet our high standards? And how will we ?nd the senior leaders we need? Newark itself is uniquely positioned to provide the talent you need, with schools like New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers Business and Law school, Princeton University and Seton Hall University and Law School. The MIT graduates, for example, work at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple and Audible. Princeton?s computer science program ranks among the top ten in the nation, and Rutgers students earn more than 500 degrees in computer science and engineering each year. Additionally, the New York metropolitan area is home to thousands of the world's most talented and experienced managers in every field that matters to Amazon, including lT, marketing and advertising, law, finance and insurance, media and publishing, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, electronics, fashion and clothing manufacturing. The region's premier business schools include Columbia University, Rutgers University, and NYU Stern School, and top technical programs at NJIT, Stevens Tech, Cornell Tech and Princeton University. The state generates a lot of political headlines. not all positive. Will that change? Every big state has its share of political news. Mayor Ras J. Baraka is earning accolades for his leadership, imagination, compassion and transparency. The Nation named him the ?Most Valuable Mayor? in 2015. One of New Jersey?s two US Senators, Cory Booker, i YES, TECHNOLOGY. VES, TRANSPORTATION. YES. DEVELOPMENT. YES, LOCATION. I previously served as mayor and has garnered national recognition for his work in the Se ate and here at home. As evidenced by his eagerness to work across the aisle, we fully expect there to be no gridlock in matters involving ongoing economic development. State, county, city, corporate and community leaders are committed to welcoming Amazon and strongly supporting its growth with appropriate changes to regulations, zoning, permitting and tax rates. It should be noted that on important matters, all sides come together to work on important projects. And nothing is more important that convincing Amazon to locate its second headquarters in Newark. Quality of life Q: New Jersey has superb schools, but not every school in Newark meets the highest standards. How can we be sure our children will get the education they deserve? A: US News and World Report ranks New Jersey's public education system as #2 in the nation. The state?s high schools dominated Newsweek's Top High Schools 2016 list with Newark?s public education system has made dramatic improvements, thanks to careful management and critical review of both teachers and schools. Science Park High School, located in Newark, now ranks in the top 3% of high schools in the country. Each Amazon family will have a variety of excellent education options whether they live in Newark or surrounding communities. Since 2010, the number of children in charter schools has doubled from 20% to 40% of the total children who attend public schools in Newark; Newark's Uncommon Schools charter network, with its 13 North Star Academy schools, ranks in the top 3% of high schools in New Jersey and the top 2% in the country. According to Charles Sahm, director of education policy at the Manhattan institute, Newark is forging ?authentic charter/district collaboration where it really counts: at the teacher-to-teacher level." Q: Investments are anticipated to maintain local infrastructure and manage congestion. Will our commutes be short and predicable? I Hy. 11 12 I I v'.l i ?s 7-9251?. .: ?Aggy Manhattan and Wall Street (18 minutes to NY Penn Station by NJ Transit, 22 minutes to World Trade Center by PATH), Downtown Newark is compact in size and similar in scale to Amazon's footprint in South Lake Union. It not only has an existing fabric of the kind of human scaled streets blocks that make pedestrian activity possible, but the urban parks, street-oriented amenities and institutions that foster and promote a culture of walking. The combination of walkability, centrally located, ?ready-to-go" development opportunities, allows the rare potential for Amazon to offer a complete urban ecosystem: live, work, and play. Should Newark be selected, the city commits to facilitating the development of 20,000 residential units within walking distance of Amazon's second headquarters. Community and neighborhood Q: How affordable is housing in New Jersey? underway in the area. For example, more than 10,000 units are already in development in Newark, where newly constructed two-bedroom apartments will rent for about $2000 per month. With hundreds of acres still undeveloped, Newark offers Amazon a wide range of opportunities to shape housing options. People who prefer urban settings can live in areas like Newark, Manhattan, Harrison, Jersey City and Hoboken. Those who want suburban lifestyles can choose from areas like Summit, Montclair and Ridgewood. Rural settings such as Bedminster and Branchburg offer easy commutes. Diversity is a huge attraction of Newark and its environs. Middlesex County, New Jersey, approximately 20 minutes away from Newark, has the highest percentage of Asian Indians of any LLB. county, at 13.9% in 2014. Q: How safe is Newark, and what is the city doing to improve safety? Q: The crime rate fell by 13% from 2015 to 2016 to its lowest level since 1967, and it continues to fall in 2017. The Safer Newark Council has been working with the Mayor?s What is Newark doing to create a green environment? YES. DEVELOPMENT. YES, LOCATION A: Newark's commitment to setting the City on a more sustainable path is reflected in its establishment of a new senior level position, Chief Sustainability Officer in 2016. This new office allows the City to coordinate a range of city agencies and community organizations to achieve ambitious sustainability goals, including a green storm-water infrastructure system, new ef?ciency and clean energy targets, and more support for community-led green initiatives. such as urban farming and tree-planting. The city is building over 15 acres of riverfront perks, including a walking and biking trail, sports fields and courts, floating boat dock. riverfront boardwalk, playground and other settings for relaxation, picnics, exercise and environmental education. In fall 2017, work on three additional acres of urban parkland known as Mulberry Commons broke ground near one of the suggested potential sites for Amazon. If, Li. YES.TECHNOLUGY. YES. DEVELOPMENT. YE5.LOCATIDH. 13 2027: IMAGINE YES to View 0 video p- n. - x. 1:1? 3.1. . 'l . a 5 5mm. - URBAN INNOVATION HOW AMAZON AND NEWARK ARE DRIVING THE FUTURE FORWARD WHEN AMAZON CAN-IE IT USHERED IN A NEW ERA OF GROWTH FDR NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. av wcrona SPAGNUOLO It's 11 bright mid beautiful morning in downtown Newark, Newjetsey. The streets are bustling?n volunteer hands out Eran; ID conmuets, adret?sing the upcoming annual Halloween in Riverfront Park. just across the street, a banner is being raised on yet another brand-new storefront "Grand Opening,? the sign announces in large, colorful Sirnng at Clara: Comet sidewalls cafe, mjoymg a cup of coffee and watching the passersh}; it"s easy so forget that only ten years ago. Noaarlr was inst beginning its revitaliza- tiorL - "My family- rnm'rd Ito Nemesis] From Email, and yew up thinking that New York Gig-was whose all my drums would come true." Clam ando?. says as sh: pours out another cup of hi: enormoLIsly popular latest. 5hr: gems: at the line of assumes snaking out the Front door of her cafe? "But as [got older and saw all of the mandible things that were happening in my own I couldn't imag? ine opening my restaurant anywhere else.? At times, this city?s rapid ascent into one of the counu'y?s premier cultural and economic centers does seem a little hard to believe. But Newark's?comcback slory was actually decades in the mating?i: iust took a nudge from a certain company to acreletatc the city?s growth and thrust it onto a national stage. BACK As one of lite state's largest and most diverse tines. New? ark, Nm?llcm'y has an applup?attl?f long and rich history. A?er expedencmg an: explosion of growth dining the Industrial Rnroludon, Newark annoyed marry prosperous years as one of the country?s busiest port tines By turn or" die Z?da century, Nanci. ?amed as a hub of industry and commerce for the entire region. When the Great Depression swept the United States, Newark?s manu?artun'ng indusn'y was hit particularly hard Much like the rest of the country, rising tensions in the 19605 culminated in a senes of riots throughout the city, predican'ng a period of struggle that lasted through the early 19905. Yet even then, the indomitable spirit of the city and its people remained unbroken. The city embarked on an ambilious journey to rebuild?by the early 2000s, Ncwadr?s $3 billion revital- ization plan was a decade underway and rapidly accel- erating, In addition to raising the Prudmtial Center and expanding both Rutgers University's and the NewJersey Institute of Technology?s campuses, Newark also laid down more than 26 miles of dark ?ber beneada the city. This impressive technological advanremmt gart- Network's residents access to the largest outdoor ?ii-Fl network In die United States and some of the fastest Internet download speeds in the world. The city?s location was another major asset. Newark is home to the world?s second largest shipping port, as well as a major international airport that also serves as a Fed-Ex hub. Newark is a mere 18?minute u'ain ride from New York City, and a highh- developed arch of mi lines and main: highways put many other he): cities. inchid'tngBoston, Phil- adelplna and thhingmn DC, easily widain reach. The city of Newark had always had the trappings of grew the Newark of 2017' had capitalized on those mun-a] mahinghuge snide: Forward into die future by way of technological and cultural advance- ment The city- was poised on the brink of another major brcakdarough, and all it needed was a. partner with the resonates and caplb?i?? to ?ts-?ier accelerate the pace of its remadmhle growth journey: A partner like e?commerce and cloud computing giant, Amazon. While on the horn for the perfect sin: to open in; second global headquarters, executives at Amazon came across Newark, Ncwjetsey?and were immediately blown away by the city and its. assets. ?Ncwarlr o?iercd everything we were looking fut." Amazon Bezos Said at the dose "1an East Coast location that our Sande headquarters, a large population that the charity of Amazon's current and future customer base, and an existing business ecosystem wida unmatched depth in he): :i.t1dus?tr3.~ vetti- km the obvious choice for us." URBAN INNOVATION Further strengthening the case for Newark was the fact thatArnazon was no stranger to the arm?Audible, an Amazon-Owned audiobook giant, had relocated its head- quarters to Newark in 2007, and expanded its presence in the city ?an Met in 2016. By 2018, Amazon had of?cially announced plans to open HQZ in New-ads, Newjeisey. In addition to a $5 h?lion company investment in construction, the project also came with a projected total of 50,000 new, high-paying iobs And Newarks future seemed even brighter than ever. THE PERFECT PARTNERSHIP After Amazon announced that Newark had been selected as the future location of HQ2, the city responded with a pledge of its own?to work hand?in-hand with the com? pany tn Gist-hack Newark's growth in the years to come. Since then, the City of Newark has made good on its and then some. Recognizing Amazon?s vesred interest in its Internet capabilities, Nit-wad: pledged an additional $10 million in ongoing technology upgrades and expansion for the 26 miles of dark ?ber already laid under the city. Today, Amazon?s HQZ campus enioys the United States? fastest, largest outdoor Wi?Fi netwod; and 10 gigabit?p?-second download speeds for ?ee?4s do all of Newark's residents and local businsses. THINGS WERE HAPPENING IN MY OWN - CLARA FERNAN DES Around the same time that Amazon broke ground on HQZ, Nest-ad; kicked off a large-scale commotion initiative of its own. Shapingtbe city?s expamion around Amazon's new headquartus, hundreds of historic buildings were renovated and restored wh?e high-end and affordable housrng options were quickly raised within distance of the HQZ campus Plans were also drawn [hr the creation of public recreational spaces, including more city pairs and a youth center Within a few short yeais, the city landscape featured many new adractive additions. Mulberry Commons re- ceived multiple awards for excellmce within a year of its completion, while downtown ewadt curren?y boasts a wide range of boutique shops and ratauranrs, state-of?the? art public transportation, and a. nighdife scene that rivals that of any major city. The many amenities in Newark, coupled with the allure of Amazon's pm have led to ana'ticeahle Stu-gr in population?many of these resideurs skewing younger than before. In addition to donating hundreds of new unployes From nearby Manhattan, Amazon has also been able to tap into the massive pool of upcoming regional talent lay way of in; pmstigiuus college internship program. Students hailing from the New Jersey Ins?run: of Technology, Rut gets, Princeton, Cornell, NYU, and more, now call Newark home Michael Powers, currently mployed as a Project Man- ager at Amazon, is one of many local success stories that have emerged over the years A Newark native, he credits Amazon with gi?nghirn the boost he needed to overcome the adds grew up in a single-parent household, and we never had much,? Powers says, seated comfortably behind the largudesltinhisot'?re. ?Itwashard?armeroserpasr ray day-today struggles- didn?t-really hare plans for the ?it-um" That attitude changed when Amazon moved to town. Inspired end dared-tuned to get a job with the company Powers renewed his efforts in school?his stellar gods: and low- -income background ultimately quali?ed him for Rutgers Univasity?s free mi?on program. While a student at Rutgers, he took advantage of Amazon?s close rela- Mlchoel Powers Project Manager at Amazon tionship with the university to land a coveted spotin the company?s internship program ?The rest is history," Powers says ?When I graduated, I was able to come right back here and get the job with Amazondaatl?dbeendreaming oE Notbad foraliid ?om the West Ward.? Powers? story is indicative of a larger social shift in Newark. \Vhen Amazon announced that Newark had berm selected for HQZ, the local government public education institutions, nonpro?t organizations, and businesses rallied together behind the city. The additional level of philan- thropic support led to, among other things, the creation of a fund to help students from low?income families get to and through college L?re Powers, some of those Newjusey natives then set their sights on climbing Amazon?s corporate ladder?to- day, they can he found in man? 40 agement roles throughout the company?s business divisions 30 Coming from all walks of life, they?ve brought both a unique perspective and a welcome dose of diversity to Amazon?s leader? ship team. OF BLACK, HISPANIC AND MANAGERS Al AMAZON 2017 AND 2027 is DARK . Mubahmfenedloos?dmk'm?soopodfy lam?Wm hydawn mona?bBr mumaamedodol?'a?msommonn imminenmmpomd hhefulua?tme - omoloreorlarhofslatlea Honeysnoamrnomn mommaaoathouar imths ?aroaon Hawk?s minus Now-on: Hoot URBAN INNOVATION Ml. .xp? .1: l- a. . "lo. my opinion, the people have been one of the city's gunner assets. There's just so named talent around here," Powers concludes. ?Ammo saw that poten- tial, and it paid off in spades for mt." THE lN NEWARK Amazon is now an indelible part of the new and im? promi Nevada. The regent single Ingest mployct. Amazon is openly celehtaixd by newcomers arid language :23de Ell-Ii: Terry Whtson, 110-113 business owner in Newark. New jersey; still marvels at the di??creucc. ?I've always loved this place. but Ammo really hdped nah: it hi the nest level.? says. When capturing downtown Newark. it's easy to under- [and what Wilson means?there's no shoring of dung; u- do and to see lit-cit The Newjersey Perfomtng?rts consistendy slimmer some of the his: artists of national and international fame, while free ciijreponsored - undoor coding dorm. held on the glassy dire: acres of T-uilberry Combos, new: rail to nth-act a crowd Large and betturi?tlly landscaped public spacing, Including till: . Terry Watson 1 Local Newark Business Owner cent];r opened RiverEi-ont Park that stretches over two m?es, lend the city an air of open: invitation. It?s no wonder that increasing numbers of visitors are being drawn away from nearby Manhattan, lured by the call of Vibrant, thriving Newark. But the bene?cial relationship between Newark and Arn- azon hasn?t been just a one-way street. By choosing Newark as the location for Amazon made a $5 billion invest- ment in the city?and has since seen an incredible return on that invesonent. In addition to receiving over $6 billion in tax incentives from the City of Newark and the state of New-Jersey, as well :5 enjoying the improved ef?ciencies from becoming a bi?coastal company, Amazon has raped additional bene?ts that have proven to be priceless. One such bene?t is Nemk?s world-class Internet capabilities, which have only strengthen-led as the years have passed. "Even befom Amazon came, it. was the fast Internet here that helped keep my litile business a?oat and ahmd of the competition,? Terry Watson says. can only imagine how much of an impact that speed had on Amie zon?s bottom line. And I didn?t think itWiLs even possible, but it just keeps getting faster? In Non-Adi, ?niizon?s HQ: employees also enjoy an enriahly high quality of lit}: The city offers some of the most luxury 11mg options in the grain: New ?t'orlr City area, while nearby International Airportgimo employees easy mass to the country and die not-Id. Pdizps most minutely, the Eitf itself is in virtual melting pot?it {opinions demons of di?iicmt are: and cultures. and celehmru them all The population of Noni-Jr and its rut-coming isn't only rich with divuiqy? it?s also huge Nearly 45% of Americans are within one day's drive if Neuirrlt. 1nd hm- uoi: mud no time in telling of that incredible melt Om die mpoo] of summer data collected from the region has played an inns-ml role in shaping Amazon?s m?omcr relation policies Incl guid- ing new pinducr dei'ulopnm A signi?cant portion of Amazon's most popular ten-ices, now offend nationwide. can trace their haginningghaclr to Foremplc. Amazon's ?lmed drone?delivery system, which notables the compo-1y to deliver a whopping 'r'Ll?l?u of ii: inventory to summers within an hour of ordering, was ?st the noidcn? of howicL. New Jersey. Amazon also recognized that Newark? pmaolmity to major corporations and local :13th Enamel its mm unique opporumity?tht Company quickly spar- lludod multiple collaboration initiatives. with the intent of' driving font-aid innovation at an Unprecedented me Today. Anmzon?s nun-up lab remedy churns out Hating new dc- W?J?p?lmE in the wodd of ti:l:hntiln3F and mu?culring It's also has partnered with nearby BMW to further re?ne self-driving car technology, 1:1.th will soon he laumhing ?eld term on automated delivery \?ehidcs in the Newark urea?1 move lint would eventually hringl?irnizcin's ddioary costs in new lows By iru-Iiguing change thinugh collaboration, Alli-norm: played a key role in shilling public perception of Newark to that of :i world-renowmd hub of hinovniion. Nested: is now synonymous with the term "smart city,? a reputsv titan that's supported by mm such as the [onshortion of uniltigilc rem?mhon-foorp?nt of?ce holdings downtown and ilie recent hunch of a free citywide cellphone twang; plan For all residents. And so in recent years, Nun-1d: has added yer another amohdu to it: growing collection?ii: mau- status as the East Coast's man Valley AttheZUE'llt-Iordi Ameriem Gmwd?ummir, a national tech moi-moon hosted in downtown Nemlr, Amazon CEO _Ieff Bezos r?a?in'ntd the company?s commitmmt to die city dun'ng his keynote speech. "Or-er the past 10 years, We?ve found a true Pm in the my of Newark,? Burns said. "Choosing as our home not only coninbuiied to our ?scal growth, but it's also improved the Iii-cs of ?iose around us, creating a new nurse of inn-pose for Amazon" FOUND A TRUE PARTNER IN THE CITY OF JEFF BEZOS On its Gin-en: injectory. Ncn'ltlt is poised no become the Elliot in the United Slates?4nd, quite possibly. in the wadd. And when you look at it that way, Amazon?s $5 billion initial imminent could serially he considered the rim of Hitting .r'tii Clan Fernando: turtles around her thriving neigh- borhood cafe, pouring come and serving our slices of her famous Brazilian sweet cornmeal tithe, the echoes ii sini?ir sentiment. 'Ti'hcn look incl: at whatitcort me loge: this place up and running, compared to what it's worth now? there's just no emitter-iron." she sees, looking around at the packed tables with pride. ?I?m so glad I didn?t miss outon chit Newark is truly I. once-iiH-lifeijme opportunity." And tc?eriinghicls oonll New-uh in rctum. we think: if: safe to 5:1} Amazon agrees .5 I . .hf ,4 4111mm {II-pm ?llr - 4 v? -.4 I. YES 5 LOCATION NEW JERSEY . .- Bahia; Fbr?zui?f Fm?! i u?i EL en 5??:725'r-u ?7 Ne i . I Development Sites parks. streetmemed amines and ins?tu?nne that faste: and promote-a cultureof walkabtesrnell mun 'transit tillages'iike Mmdaa'smd hum-swam; and?tun classic walking The mnbinatian of wailabi?ty. centrally ?xated. 'ready-mgn' ?exelopment Suburban mmuni?es like Hedbum, and Wmdb?dge tn the trendy urban apparmnuies, allows the rare mn?al farAmamn to offera mutate urban of Hobaken and Jersey City. can Penn Sta?nn Northeast ammntemparary?be. qua non Amm - Newam's Remain Amamn's doorstep. the Downtown core. is poised fora mew era with the redmmnemurme Riverfront Park. Rutgers Unhersity-Neuancand Hewletseymmute MTechnolog. with downtown lawman: Park will mkethe'rtadw?meresmmeforaf?oe mm Wugfaraplaeem campuses thataare mim? wail; In each Sites. and humming? slro?, for an nra weekend bike ride. 23 I YES, TECHNOLOGY. TRANSPORTATION. YES, DEVELOPMENT. YES, LOCATION. EYE SITES I NEW Downtown Newark has a proliferation of available sites for development. The next page highlights what we feel are the best obvious and most shovel-ready opportunities for Amazon to build an HQ2 in the timeframe they have provided. The two main sub- neighborhoods within the downtown are centered around our two main commuter rail hubs - Broad Street Station and Newark Penn Station. Both neighborhoods offer hundreds of thousands of square feet of existing of?ce space enough to satisfy Phase l's needs and allow for a move in date in 2018. They also have shovel ready vacant sites that allow Amazon to build to suit with the one most ready for construction literally next door to Newark Penn Station. . For Phase l, we offer several existing of?ce buildings with plenty of space available today for Amazon's initial workforce. These buildings consist of 33 Washington Street, 520 Broad Street around Washington Park and the Gateway Center Complex near Newark Penn Station. In addition, we have acres of vacant land that have been preparing for development which can accommodate Amazon's needs today. Included in this collection is the Matrix - Riverfront site which was already in the process of applying for site plan approval even before the HQ2 announcement. This site could offer a Phase I build to suit option more quickly than anywhere else. 0 For Phases II and ill, we offer sites ranging from the Lotus-Riverfront collection to Mulberry Commons to Each are oriented towards one of our two train stations and all allow for an urban campus that can concentrate or disperse Amazonians to the extent desired by the company. This presentation will walk you through the walkability, connectivity, and potential of Downtown Newark before getting into a closer look at both the Washington Park Lotus Riverfront neighborhood near Broad Street Station and the Newark Penn Mulberry Commons neighborhood. All together, these parcels can accommodate at least 15 million square feet of of?ce space in addition to supplemental retail and housing. 25 New Phase] Phase ll Phase I Phase Ii I 7 EIHiTilzg rig,? 1? . . - 600,000 SF 1.5M SF - . . 1MSF Immediate Availability . . 2018 Groundbreaking 20ta Groundbreaking 7""w-3-vu 1522:31:51; .2 . .- - Broad Street Station District Pla Broad StreetIStation District Plan TBD Riverfront Public- ?Acoess and Redevelopment Plan . Newark Plaza Urban TED - Renewal Plan Berger'Org 8: IDT Private I-h -'Lotus_ Equity Group Private Matrix Existing I Building Phase 655,00 SF immediate Availability 43413:: Living Downtown Plan Private Lotus Equity- New New Construction Phasel Phase ll- Phase Ii Phase I Phase II Phase .2013 Groundbreaking 2018 Groundbreaking Living Downtown Plan Dewntown Core TED . Plan Zoning Ordinance - TBD Living Downtown Plan Private Edison Properties and Companies Private 4 RBH Group All sites have access to 10gbs fiber 26kv or 69kv electric. was, TECHNOLOGY. was, TRANSPORTATION. was, DEVELOPMENT. YES m, 26 958.: Um<2ouBm3 (mm. .?nbzmuOm?bH?DZ. (mm. I smug 4mm. Enrica. W333 1.Walk to Work Neighborhoods YES. TECHNOLOGY. YES, TRANSPORTATION. YES, YE, LOCATION. 27 YES BROAD STREET STATION DISTRICT NEW JERSEY The Broad Street Station District is in the midst of a dramatic transformation. Audible?s expansion project will be completed in 2018, along with the anticipated commitment of funds for the restoration of Washington Park. Several large redevelopment projects are slated for the Lotus-Riverfront and Washington Park areas, all an 18-minute train ride from Manhattan. There is over 600,000 SF of existing move?in ready of?ce space around the park. 33 Washington Street has 250,000 SF across 10 floors. The building is next door to Audible's expansion and enjoys the park as its front yard. It's only two blocks away from Broad Street Station offering a commute from its front door to New York Penn Station of 2? minutes. Just two and a half blocks from Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, this would be an ideal home for part of Phase I. The other part would be directly opposite at 520 Broad Street giving Washington Park a campus feel bordered by Amazon, Audible. the Newark Museum, and Rutgers Business School. This LEED certi?ed building has 350.000 SF available with ?oor plates of 25,000 SF for most ?oors and 41,000 SF on the lower ?oors. Leasing around $20 SF plus a 300.000 SF parking garage across three acres on Route 21 that can be used as is or developed into additional of?ce space. Both 33 Washington and 520 Broad are mere steps away from two light rail stops. In addition. the Lotus-Riverfront site has 12 acres of land ready for build to suit construction and would truly give Amazon an urban corporate campus with several rail stops on site steps from research universities. The neighborhood is seeing major real estate development and retail expansion in addition to Audible?s project. The Newark Museum is investing $5 million in remodeling their front entrance and gallery space while the Library is about to embark on a major capital campaign. Barcade - where bar patrons can play classic arcade games - opened recently and isjust steps away from classic Irish pubs and Whole Foods. 63 A 53* :LNa'HamaAaa '53; 'Noriuuodsuvm ii?'l'ig?ii ?nihhlh'.? .1?ll l! (I 11:; I am 600 Lotus Riverfront . YES, LOCATION. . i YES. YES. TRANSPORTATION. YES. DEVELOPMENT BROAD STREET STATION NEIGHBORHOOD 1 YES NEVVJERSEY EENR tyHewh a iuerm Un uh . Law? I, I J.. t: b?im 01 Arm' f. Enaamnm 1 ?h I NEWARK PENN STATION DISTRICT EW JERSE Newark Penn Station is the heart of the transportation network in North Jersey. The station serves NJ Transit, PATH and Newark Light Rail while acting as corridor to link the Downtown and vibrant lronbound neighborhood. There are an abundance of development sites here currently serving as commuter parking while being prepped for new large-scale future development. Gateway Center sits directly adjacent to Newark Penn Station and offers 650,000 Class A space that is ready to move in today. The complex contains four towers and one hotel and connects to Penn Statin sky bridges, which contain retail. 2 Gateway is home to logos Newark Fiber as well as a ooworking company known as Equal Space and an art gallery. Project for Empty Space, that bring a type of street life to the corridor For new build, the Matrix-Riverfront site was already seeking approvals to build a parking garage base before the HQ2 announcement. The entire 5?acre site will be home to four buildings and Phase I can accommodate 500,000 to 1 million SF of of?ce space. This site offers the closest location possible to Penn Station and is minutes from Gateway Center and Mulberry Commons. Immediately south of the complex sits Mulberry Commons. This will be a three-acre urban park uniting Downtown with the lronbound via a . . - . bridge connecting to the Penn Station platforms. A former warehouse 5. - i Huggigznr on site is being transformed into a state-of-the-art, 450,000 sf of?ce - . building with street-level retail. The area offers over 15 acres of vacant . . - - land currently in the early stages of development. And to the west integrated with the historic Downtown is offering 9 acres of new build and historic rehabilitation for a client looking to blend in seamlessly with the urban fabric. has already seen over 200 units and several new retail establishments open up and is continuing to move forward with mixed-use plans. I . . 1' it u. Matrix Riverfront t" . YES, YES. DEVELOPMENT 33 34 if Mulberry Commons. 1200ft 690 If . YES, LOCATION. YES, TECHNOLOGY. YES, YES. DEVELOPMENT was mum- i YES, LOCATION. S, TRANSPORTATION. YES, DEVELOPMENT. YES. TECHNOLOGY. YE I I I: :lj'f'yf' :3 'Wi?d? '5 1r." . - E/l'd" ?yihnfn?u': . .m?w'm n? W, 35 2mg.