'Westfield Advocates' To Hold One Westfield Place Rally On Sunday

WESTFIELD, NJ — "Westfield Advocates for Responsible Redevelopment" and "Residents for Westfield" will hold a gathering outside of the North Side Train Station on Sunday, to rally against the proposed One Westfield Place redevelopment project.

The rally will go from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, according to Westfield Advocates.

Westfield Advocates is a non-profit organization spearheaded by residents. The group was formed in response to new developments that have been proposed in Westfield.

The group has been particularly vocal about their opposition to the One Westfield Place project and launched petition that now has 1,880 signatures. The petition asks that the council rethink the One Westfield Place proposal, as Advocates believe it is "too big" in scope and size and will increase traffic in the town.

Read more: Residents Launch Petition To 'Rethink' One Westfield Place Development

Leaders of Westfield Advocates said the rally is a chance to gather with fellow residents and update them on significant concerns they have with the development in its current form, as well as "the lack of collaboration from elected officials."

The group will also unveil their alternative idea for the development that they will eventually present to Town Council.

"EVERYONE PLEASE SHOW UP AND STAND UP TOGETHER," the group states on its change.org page about the rally.

The rally will take place rain or shine.

Here are some recent Patch stories on One Westfield Place:

3 Takeaways From The One Westfield Place Planning & Design Discussion

Updated Plan For One Westfield Place Provokes Debate Among Residents

Developer Revises Housing, Parking Plans For One Westfield Place