Micro-development spreads to North Centre

NJ Pen writes that downtown Merchantville NJ is poised for some larger, long-term redevelopment plans, but in the meantime, former urban planner Ryan Middleton is working to reactivate his little corner of the district, one dormant property at a time. For a facility that’s fallen on hard times, the building at 22 North Centre Street in Merchantville still has a great deal of presence. Few clues to its former life as a borough post office remain, save an exterior loading dock with freight doors. Inside, the stepped-up lobby opens into a 4,000-plus-square-foot receiving room that comprises the bulk of the space, belying a surprisingly deep lot. Currently Middleton is promoting the space as Ryan's Retail, open for resale, crafts, pop-ups, etc.