New Study Ranks Jersey City #1 Most Livable City in U.S.
A new study by personal finance website smartasset has ranked Jersey City as the most livable city in the US.
Zoning Changes Hope to Spark a Journal Square Arts District
Last week, Jersey City’s Council unanimously approved changes to the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan that they hope will facilitate a new arts district behind the Loew’s Theater.
A Historic Church in Jersey City is Slated for Condo Conversion
The Bethesda Baptist Church has stood at 158-162 Mercer Street for over 120 years. However, a three-alarm fire tore through the structure in 2007, leaving the building vacant and abandoned for close to a decade. Now developers are planning to convert the structure into condos.
Park and Shore Breaks Ground in Newport, Will Bring 429 Ultra-Premium Condos
After years of mainly rental development, Jersey City’s condo projects are finally coming back to life. Two new projects broke ground yesterday in the Newport section of Jersey City.
Nest Seekers Goes Big: Peek Inside an $11.95M French Chateau, and more
Since opening their doors in March, Nest Seekers has made a giant splash in the New Jersey market. Not only are they breaking records in Hudson County, but the company is now pushing its way northward into some of New Jersey’s most premier neighborhoods. We got an inside look at some of their trophy listings.
Could Holland’s Model for Dementia and Alzhiemer’s Care Find a Home in Jersey City?
A Dutch architect, Frank van Dillen came up with an amazing solution to care for dementia sufferers called De Hogeweyk, or Dementia Village. In effect, it is a small village, complete with streets, gardens, stores, restaurants, theaters, and more - all staffed by trained care professionals. Could this concept work in Jersey City?
City Council Vote Could Result in a New Restaurant Row in Jersey City
This week, City Council will vote on an ordinance that would facilitate the development of a brand new restaurant row on Jersey City’s West Side Avenue.
From Thirty Acres to One Step – The Interiors of Kitchen Step
By now you’ve heard about Kitchen Step – the former Thirty Acres spot that’s become a true neighborhood gem in Van Vorst Park. But you probably haven’t heard the story behind the name: why a piece of Portland marble was so significant in Jersey City in the 1800’s, and where Cory Checket found those insane Victoire Canopy Balloon Chairs in the window.
A New Development Proposal for 678-690 Grand Street, Bergen-Lafayette
Myneni and Sons, LLC has applied to build a mixed-use building at 678-690 Grand Street, stretching from Westervelt Place to Ivy Place. A legal notice from the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment shows that the building proposal calls for a five-story, 60-unit structure.
Jersey City to Vote on New Parks Tax
Next month, Jersey City residents will vote on a new tax initiative intended to fund parks and historic preservation.
