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?
New Proposal Hopes to Restrict Downtown Jersey City Nightlife
While two ordinances designed to curb the “night-club driven entertainment district” along Newark Avenue didn’t move forward, an informal committee will now meet to discuss possible changes.
Group Hopes to Lure Amazon to Newark with Massive Two-Tower HQ2 Concept
Heller Manus Architects and some local residents are hoping that Amazon picks Newark for its second headquarters, but their newly unveiled proposal was not featured in the city’s HQ2 application.
Jersey City Considering Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza Expansion
Mayor Fulop announced that a car-free zone along a major Jersey City hub could be expanded farther west, adding additional amenities.
Jersey City Could Severely Limit Airbnb Rentals
A few years after embracing short-term rentals, the city council is weighing an ordinance that would place heavy restrictions on them in the name of combating a housing shortage.
Church and Community Center Proposed on Jersey City’s West Side
A group of lots along Sip Avenue and surrounding blocks could be the site of a new Coptic Orthodox church.
Could Jersey City Finally Get an Affordable Housing Ordinance?
Dueling inclusionary zoning ordinances and a large affordable component that could be included in the Bayfront development have created optimism that officials might address a longstanding issue.
Four Towers, 2,360 Units Proposed for the Edge of Downtown Jersey City
Still in the early conceptual phase, the massive project would transform one of downtown Jersey City's last remaining industrial sections. In order to build it, the developer is ready to provide huge givebacks to the community.
New Plans Released as Redevelopment of Hoboken Terminal Moved Forward
The revamped project, dubbed Hoboken Connect, calls for a 20-story office building, 389 residential units, and an overhaul of Lackawanna Plaza into a two-story market and public space.
Yet Another Proposal Emerges for 107 New York Avenue in Jersey City
The owners of a block-long warehouse in The Heights, Jersey City hope that a new version of a rejected development can finally win over the community and revitalize the site.