Clark A&P Gets Demolition Permit

After years of vacancy and community discussion, the vacant A&P supermarket on Westfield Avenue has reached a significant milestone. Clark Township issued a demolition permit for the property on June 30, 2026, according to Clark Township spokesperson Elizabeth Clee.

The former supermarket sits at 52 Westfield Avenue. Property records show that Clark Broadway Associates LLC owns the site. The company is linked to Garden Communities, a real estate development firm associated with the Wilf family. Zygmunt Wilf is co-owner and chairman of the Minnesota Vikings.

The demolition permit represents one step in a development process that has been under discussion in Clark for nearly a decade. Plans to redevelop the site first surfaced in summer 2018, when the Clark Township Planning Board recommended that the property be condemned and declared an "area in need of redevelopment."

Residents have long viewed the vacant building and surrounding space as an eyesore and questioned the future of the site. The property has remained undeveloped through multiple planning reviews and community discussions.

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In December 2025, the Clark Township Planning Board approved a site plan application for constructing 138 residential units on the property, including 21 affordable units. The plan also includes over 5,900 square feet of retail space and parking.

This represents a shift from an earlier application, approved by the planning board in May 2021, which proposed a 75-unit building with retail space at the street level. The expanded 2025 plan reflects feedback from community input and evolving development goals.

Garden Communities spokesperson David Wilderotter told TAPinto Clark that there are no definitive plans to report at this time regarding the A&P property. The demolition permit does not indicate an imminent timeline for construction.

"We are pleased to have received the demolition permit," the statement indicated, though specific next steps were not disclosed. Clee told TAPinto Clark that she was unable to comment on where the project stands now that the permit has been issued.

Residents and observers will be watching for announcements on the timeline for demolition and the start of construction. The property's redevelopment could bring significant change to the Westfield Avenue corridor and add housing options to Clark's real estate landscape.

Updates on the A&P redevelopment project will be announced through Clark Township and the Planning Board as the developer moves forward with next steps.

For more information about Clark's economic development and planning decisions, monitor Clark Township announcements and Board of Planning minutes.

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FAQ

Q: What is happening with the vacant A&P building in Clark?
A: Clark Township issued a demolition permit for the vacant A&P supermarket at 52 Westfield Avenue on June 30, 2026. The property owner, Clark Broadway Associates LLC, plans to redevelop the site. However, no definitive timeline for demolition or construction has been announced.

Q: Who owns the A&P property?
A: Clark Broadway Associates LLC owns the former A&P site. The company is linked to Garden Communities, a real estate development firm associated with the Wilf family. Zygmunt Wilf is co-owner and chairman of the Minnesota Vikings.

Q: What is planned for the A&P site?
A: The Clark Township Planning Board approved a site plan in December 2025 for constructing 138 residential units, including 21 affordable units, along with over 5,900 square feet of retail space and parking.

Q: When will demolition start?
A: No timeline for demolition has been announced. The demolition permit was issued June 30, 2026, but the developer has stated there are no definitive plans to report at this time.

Q: How long has the A&P building been vacant?
A: The A&P supermarket has been vacant for several years. Plans to redevelop the site first surfaced in summer 2018, when the Planning Board recommended the property be declared an "area in need of redevelopment."

Q: Has this site been planned for development before?
A: Yes. In May 2021, the Planning Board approved an earlier site plan for a 75-unit building with retail space at street level. The December 2025 plan for 138 units represents an expanded vision based on community feedback.

Q: Why has this project taken so long?
A: The property has undergone multiple planning reviews and community discussions since 2018. Development timelines in real estate often extend over years due to permitting, planning approvals, and design refinement.

Q: Why is the demolition permit significant?
A: The demolition permit represents a key step in moving the project forward. However, it does not guarantee an immediate timeline for demolition or construction. Residents should watch for developer announcements about next steps.

Q: Where can I find updates on the A&P redevelopment?
A: Monitor Clark Township announcements, Planning Board meeting minutes, and Union County Life for updates on the A&P redevelopment project timeline and next steps.