Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-05
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on the part of aldermen TO get the
work started. According to latest re-
ports something is about to be done
it being probable that definite action
will be taken at the meeting OF the
Board OF Aldermen tonight.
1t is particularly gratifying to learn
that it is the plan of the aldermen
to name a non-partisan commission
made up of men who hold no politl-
cal office. IL the commission is TO be
effective this is absolutely essential
There must not be he slightest talht
of notifies in any of the activities OF
the board or in its personnel. Men OF
vision who believe I'm Perth Amboy
and its future and who are interested
enough in the city to give 1t the pest
of their ability absolutely without re-
muneratlon and ut a more or less OF a
sacrifice of their time, are the hlhi
needed for this work. 1t is more than
likolv. too. that they will to
wait for another generation to re-
oeive the thanks and appreciation
that their work, consicentiousiy DONE
will entitle them to. 1t Is only as the
CITY grows that the great advantage
of a city plan will be realized.
AS we have repeatedly pointed out
preat things are in prospect for this
vicinity including the development OF
the port of New York under the joint
harbor commission. This embraces
all of the Perth Amboy district n
the city must be prepared TO sale-
guard her own interests In this great
work.
Then we have the new state high
way bridge that is to cost at least
$4,000, 900. If it should be possible TO
make this bridge a memorial TO the
New Jersey boys who fought in the
World War there would be all the
more obligation on the part or Perrin
TAmboy TO see that the structure ana
tts approaches are all that they should
be.
TO help solve the housing problem
n defnite city plan should be adopted.
Tn building up a new residential sec
tiop those who invest their money In
homes should have reasonable
assurance that they will not be drlVeh
out by Industries before many years
nass There must be sewers, water
mains, gas and electricity for any new
section so that to build permanently a
Study must be made of the location
md possible development in order
that when these improvements are
made they will be adequate for all
time. connecting up with the rest oil
the city in proper manner. TO assure
nil his n definite plan is absolutely
essential.
The question of adequate housing
brings up the question of
the city limits. II is admitted every
where that Perth Amboy is becoming
too crowded. That is one OF the rea-
sons for the imitation of realty values
anu HELL ltAlRs
section has got to be opened. In tins
extension of the city limits will be
included an adequate park system and
street transportation facilities.
The elimination of grade crossings
and a new union station is one OF thS
many problems that must soon con
front the city. To know whether /
would be better to elevate or depres'
the tracks is a matter that Will re
ouire much thought and study. a
city plan commission would ave thi'
all worked out ready to proceed wher
the time comes-if it is not already
here. Suitable approaches to the new
union station must be provided
b~oulevards m concourses are all Z
part of the scheme.
A definite and comprehensive plai
for the city's development is the frs
reouisite for a progressive city.
Nothing worth while can be don
these days without a plan. To con
tinue to build and develop in tn
haphazard OF the past is go
ing to give us a h~odge-podge city Wit
no system anywhere.
1t is significant that Jersey Cat
has just appointed Il ~non-partisal
commission made up of representatlV
citizens to serve without pay. to dra'
up a comprehensive plan 10
the water front development o
that city. An appropriation of $40,
900 has been made for the use of thi
commission. Experts are to be EN-
ployed and a thorough study made Q
the whole situation. When the Ne'
York Port Commission made up joint
ly of men from New York and Ne'
Jersey get to work for the develop
ment of New York Harbor, Jerse
City will be prepared to look after he
own interests and will know exactl
what she wants and how she wants !
Perth Ambog' has as much. II no
more At stalf > this port develop