Jersey City Reveals Plans to Convert Former Landfill into $10 Million Skyway Park
An infamous former landfill in the shadow of the Pulaski Skyway will be transformed into a 12-acre park over the coming year and the greenery will include a memorial dedicated to residents lost to COVID-19.
Hoboken’s Northwest Resiliency Park Partially Opens as Work Continues
Almost three full blocks are being transformed into the largest green space in Hoboken featuring a great lawn, central fountain, sports fields, and more.
New Park Could Come to the Former Colt Gun Mill Site in Paterson
A former industrial site near a Passaic County landmark might be converted into parkland.
Jersey City Planning Board Will “Reconsider” Rejected Exchange Place Plaza Plan
The Exchange Place Alliance District claims that “repeated false assertions” have been made about their Jersey City plan and will be presenting new information to dispute the alleged falsehoods.
Englewood Cliffs Looks to Condemn 29 Acres of Land for Affordable Housing, Parks
The borough is looking to block a 450-unit development via eminent domain, hoping to construct affordable housing and more on the land.
Development Plans Revealed as Jersey City Moves Embankment Settlement Forward
A legal battle that has lasted over 20 years could finally come to an end with a new elevated public park, a 40-story high-rise, and affordable housing units on the former elevated rail line.
Years After Sandy, State Plans to Renovate the Liberty State Park Interpretive Center
Liberty State Park’s Nature Interpretive Center was flooded during Superstorm Sandy. Now, the State of New Jersey is beginning the process of reopening the facility.
Jersey City Snags $100,000 Grant for Bergen Arches Study
The funding will go towards a full evaluation of the abandoned rail corridor, which activists hope to turn into a mile-long greenway of open space that would connect several neighborhoods.
Following $6 Million Renovation, Jersey City Re-Opens Reservoir #3
One of the most unique greenspaces in Hudson County is officially back open with stabilized pathways and new viewing sheds with more improvements coming soon.
Deal Announced to Bring Three-Acre Park to Journal Square
Jersey City will be taking over control of Hudson County’s Administration Building in Journal Square, which they plan to demolish and replace with a park.
