DiDonato’s Vision Property Group creates a landmark
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3
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nato, who owns the building
spaces on the corner of Bellevue
and Central avenue, wanted the
enhancements to replicate historical downtown Hammonton.
“We looked back at the historical photos from when it was built,
and replicated it as much as pos-
sible and i think more than 90 percent of that was probably close to
the way it was.
“Some of the business owners
in that area have a new sense of
excitement, especially the ones
that were already in that building
such as GorJess and LoveLee and
exotic Body Works. it brings a lot
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of awareness to the downtown.
the new store [JoJos] froYo is
bringing people downtown that
might have not been shoppers of
downtown before. it is a real good
addition to the town i believe,”
DiDonato said.
though the tenants occupying
the corner of Bellevue and Central
avenue benefit greatly from the
completed project, DiDonato performs tasks such as this to help
every downtown business as well.
“that is kind of what we look
at when we are doing buildings.
We kind of look at how this can
benefit everyone, not just the people in the building. We are big believers of trying to bring more
people into the downtown, and
make it something it was, when
everybody was young they talk
about how it was a thriving,
bustling place and i think once
again it is going back to that. it is
exciting for everyone in Hammonton that they can enjoy the
downtown,” DiDonato said.
DiDonato stated there are two
offices spaces available on top of
the corner property he owns in the
downtown area. He recently
helped a new business move into
one of the second floor areas of
the building.
“We have two offices remaining, one is 855 square feet and the
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other is 830 square feet. they
could be put together, but they are
two separate offices with restrooms and it is totally renovated.
We have some interest in these
[availabilities]. We just had one
business move in. a.J. Mento of
Life Brokerage went into half of
the upstairs, and we were concentrating on getting him in there so
that was our focus. Now that we
finished up the two stores, we
have some touch-ups to do....we
will be marketing it heavily,” DiDonato said.
alyssa Clements, co-owner of
JoJo’s froYo Bar which opened
up full-time late last year on the
corner of Bellevue and Central
avenue, is thrilled with the completed project.
“the building is absolutely
beautiful. We get so many compliments on the appearance and it really does draw a crowd. the
renovations are just one example
of how Hammonton is growing
and changing into one of the best
downtowns in the country.”
Clements said.
MainStreet Hammonton executive Director Cassie iacovelli believes the building enhancements
are another positive feature for the
vastly improved downtown area.
“i think it’s beautiful. i think it
is a wonderful anchor for people
to enter into the downtown. i think
it is a great first impression. i
thought there was a great opportunity there, and i knew if John DiDonato was involved in it, it
would be done right. i know he
has a good way of restoring buildings,” iacovelli said.
LisaJo Carrigan, owner of
Sassy Sweets on Bellevue avenue, was very impressed with the
outcome of the project.
“i think the improvements of
the building look amazing. the
addition of the business on the
corner and any business additions
are going to add to our downtown
because it is another reason for
people to come to the downtown.
that corner property looks beautiful inside and out. What he [DiDonato] did to the building draws
your eyes. the more people in the
downtown, the better it is for all
of us as business owners.” Carrigan said.
Owner of Chatter’s Baskets on
Central avenue Mary Young has
seen a significant difference in
foot traffic since the project concluded.
“i think it is great because it’s
right there on the corner, it hits
your eyes. Before, i think