Digging in on the waterfront.The groundbreaking ceremony of Wesley Grove at Asbury Park Asbury Park, city (1990 pop. 16,799), Monmouth co., E N.J. An Atlantic resort noted for its beach, boardwalk, and convention hall, it has declined since the 1960s. The burning liner Morro Castle grounded off the beach here in Sept. was followed by a public celebration in Bradley Park, at which exciting plans for Wesley Grove were unveiled. The waterfront development will feature 146 luxury, stand-alone townhomes and luxury condominiums in two art-deco inspired buildings overlooking o·ver·look tr.v. o·ver·looked, o·ver·look·ing, o·ver·looks 1. a. To look over or at from a higher place. b. Wesley Lake. The homes have been designed to offer residents spectacular views of the lake and ocean. Roof decks and garden terraces on select units will provide optimum viewing and outdoor entertaining space. Covering two city blocks between Cookman and Lake Avenues, Wesley Grove at Asbury Park will place residents within steps of the revitalized re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. downtown retail district. In the past 18 months, 38 new businesses have opened in Asbury Park, demonstrating their commitment to the city's rebirth re·birth n. 1. A second or new birth; reincarnation. 2. A renaissance; a revival: a rebirth of classicism in architecture. and adding to the downtown's eclectic e·clec·tic adj. 1. Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy. 2. mix of restaurants, shopping boutiques and art galleries. Phase I of Wesley Grove will also include garage parking spaces hidden from view and roughly 10,000 square feet of retail. |
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