NJDEP held a series of Design Zone workshops this month for Cove Park and the Washington Street/Alley Way. There was a high turnout of residents to discuss how the project should integrate deployable sliding gates, and a “resist” structure that can provide natural planting and shade, green lawns, shared seating and play areas for all ages.  Participants were encouraged to view the renderings on large display boards and subsequently, using illustrated ballots, vote for key features they prefer. There will be additional public meetings in the Spring, and a final design is slated for July.