Public Space

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.

A proposal that would transform almost two acres along the city’s western fringe includes 17 units for homeless veterans and $3 million towards the construction of a community center and pool that the city currently lacks.

Hoboken is set to welcome another public art project that should emerge in the coming days.

Several dignitaries including Queen Latifah were on hand to unveil the new Harriett Tubman monument in Newark, which celebrates the city's role in the Underground Railroad.

The city will soon be accepting bids on a plan that aims to bring a 400-space parking garage, public plaza, and more to the main retail corridor of The Heights.

Plans from a nonprofit to bring a nine-story building to a lot near McGinley Square with 55% affordable housing will be heard soon.

A proposed Harriet Tubman monument meant to replace a statue of Christopher Columbus that was removed in the heat of 2020’s unrest was unanimously voted down.

A $5 million plan that will create almost eight miles of publicly accessible space around Jersey City’s water supply is moving forward following approvals.

One of the most high-profile and prolifically delayed projects in Jersey City is slated to finally get off the ground in the coming months.

A modern infrastructure project that hopes to better connect Newark’s Downtown to a major entertainment venue and green space is officially underway.