Hoboken Approves Construction of Pop-Up Southwest Park
The city recently acquired about an acre of land next to an existing greenspace and has awarded a contract to add a temporary playground, basketball courts, and community gardens at the space.
Ground Broken on $230 Million ‘Rebuild by Design’ Flood Mitigation Project
A massive effort that will update infrastructure, build green space, and provide flood relief to vulnerable areas of Hoboken, Weehawken, and Jersey City should take about four years to build out.
Drones Used for the First Time at South Mountain to Count Deer
Drone technology is a breakthrough at the South Mountain Reservation for the annual deer census.
Jersey City Opens Renovated Riverview Park, Breaks Ground on Reservoir #3 Restoration
A big weekend in The Heights saw officials unveiling a $2 million greenery renovation and celebrating the beginning of a $6 million project that will overhaul and expand access to a 14-acre reservoir.
Argent Ventures Unveils Bold New Vision for ‘The Cove’ in Jersey City
A proposal looks to transform 18 acres of Downtown Jersey City property.
Hoboken’s City Council Set to Vote on Deal to Expand Southwest Park
A legal settlement permitting the city to purchase an acre of land in exchange for allowing greater development density at properties owned by Academy Bus will be debated, along with an $8.1 million bond ordinance that would fund the deal.
Jersey City’s Controversial Newport Pier Park Gains Approval
Following months of debate, the city’s planning board has signed off on a modified application to bring a walkway, art plaza, seating areas, and more to a pier along the Hudson River.
Newark Could Create Foundation to Help Manage Downtown Parks
Newark’s municipal government is looking to create a new group that would assist "with the maintenance and management" of Mulberry Commons, Riverfront Park, Military Park, Washington Park, and Lincoln Park.
Following Settlement Breakdown, Jersey City Will Study Area Around Sixth Street Embankment
Officials have moved forward with a plan to investigate whether a swath of Downtown land could qualify as a redevelopment area after a deal that would have paved the way for a linear park was derailed.
Hoboken Gets Two Parcels for Open Space in Settlement with Ironstate Development
Hoboken is slated to acquire almost three acres of property they hope to turn into parks as part of an agreement with a developer, who in exchange will be given a new deal for a 14-story project along Observer Highway.