Jersey City Studies Whether to Enact Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Jersey City could follow in Newark’s footsteps and enact an ordinance requiring a certain percentage of units in some new buildings to be designated as “affordable.”
Jersey City’s Soaring New Tower Plans for Liberty Harbor Revealed
A plan to revitalize a vacant Jersey City lot could soon be finalized as local officials showed support for the proposed zoning changes.
Jersey City Advances Zoning Changes, New Tower Could Rise Downtown
KRE Group is looking to build a new tower in Jersey City that could include 600 units, new open space, and a 15% affordable housing component.
Jersey City Approves Cannabis Zoning, Will Move on Licensing Next Month
The city’s planning board signed off on regulations that dictate where and how marijuana cultivators, retailers, and others can operate as the council is preparing to vote on a licensing and tax ordinance.
Lawsuit Seeks to Toss Jersey City’s Demolition Moratorium
Four property owners have sued the city over an executive order that placed a six-month freeze on accepting permit applications to tear down 1-4 family homes.
With Construction Well Underway, Mack-Cali Asks to Move The Charlotte’s Affordable Housing Off-Site
The company is requesting changes to a redevelopment plan that would allow them to provide required affordable units at an undisclosed location within one mile of their 57-story high rise.
Spooky Historic House in Matawan Will Be Turned into Apartments
After years of debate, a spooky looking Victorian home in Matawan will be turned into apartments, with the developer promising to preserve the exterior.
Details Emerge on Hoboken’s Proposed Special Improvement District
Owners of properties with commercial space would pay a new assessment under the arrangement, which was formally presented to the city council last week.
Hoboken Weighs Ordinance Allowing Marijuana Shops in Six Neighborhoods
In preparation for the state possibly legalizing the drug, the city council is looking to limit neighborhoods where pot shops could open in Hoboken.
Following Development Denial, 520 Palisade Avenue Listed for Sale
A firehouse in The Heights is once again listed for sale following rejected revitalization plans, sparking a debate as to how the burgeoning neighborhood should deal with increasing developer interest.
