Opening of Long-Awaited Berry Lane Park Set for Late June
Jersey City is planning a big bash for the grand opening of the long-awaited Berry Lane Park, a project that not only repurposes formerly abandoned properties but may be transformative for the neighborhood as well.
Hoboken’s Washington Street Redesign Gets Fully Funded
At last night’s city council meeting, Hoboken’s elected officials quickly approved funding for the revitalization of Washington Street, quite literally paving the way for relief to one of the city’s most pothole-ridden roads.
Mayor Fulop Cuts Ribbon, Officially Opening Cast Iron Lofts II
Yesterday, Mayor Fulop joined officials from the Manhattan Building Company to officially open Cast Iron Lofts II, a new 27-story residential building in the quickly growing Soho West neighborhood of Jersey City.
Empire Bridge Project Suggests Connecting New Jersey to Queens
The visionaries are at it again. A new proposal has surfaced that conceptualizes a twin suspension bridge connecting New Jersey with Queens via Manhattan. Could this be the answer to our woes?
Long Delayed Hoboken Park Finally Moves Forward
Hoboken’s city council took what should be their final step towards creating a new park near the city’s southwest border last week, indicating that the end might finally be near for a project that has traveled down a long and winding road.
Whole Foods Jersey City: Thoughts from the Editor
On Wednesday, Whole Foods officially announced their plans to open up shop in Jersey City. This is great news, but we do have a few questions about the proposal.
Gulls Cove Phase Two Resumes Construction with $68M in New Cash
The long stalled phase two of the Gulls Cove development is finally moving forward thanks to a $68 million cash infusion. See what phase two means for the Liberty Harbor neighborhood.
Port Authority is Spending $1.3B to Raise the Bayonne Bridge 64 Feet. Why?
With a price tag of over $1.3 Billion, The Navigational Clearance Project is one of the largest public works projects in the NYC metro area. Known locally as the Bayonne Bridge raising, the project hasn’t garnered the attention that it deserves.
Honeywell Gets $2 Million Credit for Bayfront Parks
Jersey City’s long-planned Bayfront project was awarded a $2 million tax credit last week by the state’s Economic Development Authority that will go towards its parks and open space components, moving the project one small step closer to becoming a reality.
Mayor Fulop Begins Process of Creating Exchange Place SID
Mayor Fulop announced yesterday that he’s taken the first in creating an Exchange Place Special Improvement District (SID). Once created it will become the city’s sixth SID.
