Turner Begins Work on Part of the $336 Million New Jersey Performing Arts Center Campus Expansion

The redevelopment and expansion of the 12-acre campus will result in a new and enhanced space for NJPAC and the greater Newark community.

Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce the commencement of construction for ArtSide and the Chambers Plaza redevelopment, which are part of the expansion of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) campus in Newark, NJ. NJPAC is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States and plays a vital role in enriching the city’s artistic landscape.

Turner’s work on the NJPAC Master Plan Project consists of building a mixed-use, mixed-income residential building, and a redevelopment of the community plaza at the front entrance of the campus.

ArtSide, a new mixed-use, mixed-income residential building designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), will include residential units, office, retail, and cultural spaces. In total, ArtSide will offer 350 rental units, 20% of which will be affordable housing. The residential complex will include a fit-out for Newark’s jazz public radio station, WBGO, and a pedestrian-friendly extension of Mulberry Street where NJPAC’s Parking Lot A is located.

The Chambers Plaza project includes a dynamic rebuild of NJPAC’s front entrance. This project includes the addition of space called Essex County Green, which will be a four-season urban outdoor park. The completed project will feature new rain gardens, upgraded lighting, and outdoor seating, making it a versatile area to host year-round outdoor community and arts events.

Turner completed the original NJPAC facility in 1997, and now is tasked with expanding the campus to further enhance the cultural and residential infrastructure of the city of Newark.

LMXD is a new affiliate company of L+M Development Partners, who previously partnered with Turner in the past to deliver the Hahne & Co. Redevelopment Project in Newark, NJ. Similar to Hahne & Co., the NJPAC Campus Expansion aims to be a transformative urban development that will provide affordable housing and new community spaces.

“The Turner team is proud to be part of this revolutionary and community-enriching project, and we look forward to our role in the transformation of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center campus, alongside our valued clients and partners including NJPAC, LMXD, MCI Collective, and the city of Newark,” said Lawrence Boresen, Vice President & General Manager, Turner Construction Company.

“NJPAC’s campus redevelopment is more than a construction project; it’s a powerful investment in Newark’s communities and future,” said New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy. “This initiative will not only provide more housing and commercial spaces, but it will create vibrant cultural and educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of Newark residents for generations to come. I’m proud to support this transformative project that embodies the spirit of creativity and inclusivity that is at the heart of our state.”