Glimpsing Urban Word

Founded in 1997 by entrepreneur Roland Pott and architects John Hatch and David Henderson, Urban Word^TM LLC, headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey, is a leading redeveloper of commercial and mixed use properties and a catalyst for the revitalization and sustainability of thriving neighborhoods.

Responding to a critical need to support the greater Trenton arts scene, Urban Word first launched the Urban Word Café, a dynamic venue where artists, musicians, poets and the cultural community could gather and be showcased.  The café operated from 1999 to 2003 and continues to flourish today as Planet Havana.

Motivated by the high profile success of the Urban Word Café, Urban Word expanded by opening Conduit, a state-of-the-art music club featuring a hip design and a great vibe.  Aptly named after the electric piping once sold out of its roomy industrial space, Conduit emerged as a focal point of the arts in Central New Jersey.

Today Urban Word concentrates its work on developing and executing innovative urban redevelopment frameworks.  By linking it's projects and businesses to arts and culture, entertainment, lifestyle, restaurants and targeted retail, the company revitalizes neighborhoods, creating economic opportunities for its customers and investors.

Urban Word recently completed work on 118 South Warren Street, a historic property that lay dormant for years.  Today the 6,000 square foot mixed-use, three story masonry building is set amongst a resurgent downtown area just steps away from the $30 million Trenton's Marriott at Lafayette Yard.

Urban Word is led by Roland Pott, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the growing privately held company. Urban Word's main telephone number is (609) 656-1199.