7-Phase Redevelopment Plan Approved for Newark’s Riverfront Square
Jersey Digs obtained a copy of the agreement, which reveals new details about the major project coming to the Riverfront Stadium site.
City of Newark to Sell Former Downtown Business Library Branch
The old Business Branch of the Newark Public Library on Commerce Street is being sold to a developer for $900,000.
West Side Avenue Could Become Jersey City’s Newest Special Improvement District
The City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would use new tax revenue assessed on about 300 commercial properties to spruce up one of Jersey City’s major retail corridors.
Report Calls for Newark to Establish Land Bank to Sell Off City Owned Properties
New Jersey’s largest city should create a land bank like Detroit's in order to sell public property, according to the new Newark Forward report.
Latest NJ Cannabis Bill Advances, Prioritizes Jersey City, Newark Businesses
New Jersey’s legal marijuana industry could get going next year, and an advancing bill has significant benefits for four of the state’s largest cities.
City of Newark to Buy Back $61 Million in Properties Including Symphony Hall
Newark officials are looking to buy $61 million worth of property from the Essex County Improvement Authority.
Two Companies Sue Hoboken, Seeking to Void Hilton Hotel Deal
Landowners near the future hotel site have filed suit against city officials and KMS Development Partners, looking to block an agreement they claim is a “blatant quid pro quo.”
Finalized New Jersey Liquor License Reform Bill Moves Forward
The state’s Assembly advanced a bill that would create two new types of licenses for restaurants without bar areas, which would give eateries cheaper booze-serving options.
Jersey City Set to Officially Acquire Powerhouse from Port Authority
The city council is about to take a step forward that would acquire the building.
Union City Adopts New Marketing Plan for Affordable Housing
The city will require affordable housing developers to advertise in newspapers and on radio or TV, according to a new resolution.
