The proposed development at 56 Park Pl is planned to bring a striking 27-story residential tower to Downtown Newark across from Military Park. Designed by MVMK Architecture, the project would rise 285 feet tall and include 242 apartments, ground-floor restaurant space, parking, and rooftop amenities while partially preserving the historic low-rise façade currently on the site. The sleek glass-and-metal tower has become one of Newark’s most talked-about proposals due to its bold design and prime location near NJPAC, Newark Penn Station, and the city’s growing downtown skyline. The project was recently denied by Newark’s Central Planning Board, though discussions around the development are still ongoing.