Civic Square IV: Civic Tower and Middlesex County Courthouse Renovation

Anticipated Completion Date: 2002 Location: Civic Square Government District, between Bayard and Paterson Streets Tenants: Residential leasing tenants, Middlesex County Courts

Developer: Devco, Keating Development Company, Pennrose Properties

Architect: Kitchen & Associates, Ford Farewell Mills and Gatsch, Architects

A building originally slated for demolition in New Brunswick's government district will soon undergo a creative conversion, turning a defunct county government building into a viable housing alternative for area residents while rehabilitating much needed office space for the Middlesex County courts system. The transformation of the former 13-story Middlesex County administration building into rental units and office space will be a model of adaptive re-use. The old building will be stripped down to the steel, and the interior will be replaced with 70 rental units (20% of which will receive affordable housing designation), a fitness center, and fully updated systems and connectivity. The redevelopment will also include a complete modernization of the aging and inefficient Middlesex County Courthouse, providing more efficient and extensive security operations, additional secured elevators, improved jury assembly areas, and fully updated HVAC, electrical, communications, and life safety systems. The dated exterior façade on Bayard Street will get a much-needed facelift, greatly enhancing the overall streetscape.