Hoboken Approves New Zoning for Stevens Institute
Hoboken City Council recently signed off on a plan that allows a new two-tower student center to rise, and another scheme aiming to revitalize nearby recreation facilities along the Hudson River is in the works.
Developer Wins, Opponents Lose, The Story of Jersey City’s First Micro-Unit Project
Why is a micro-unit project in Van Vorst moving forward despite significant community opposition?
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.
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.
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.
Proposed Law Would Limit Building Height Along N.J.’s Hudson Waterfront
Two state senators have introduced a bill that would cap the height of all new developments east of Palisade Avenue at 10 feet below the cliff line, which would have a dramatic impact on certain neighborhoods.
St. Peter’s Will Appeal Jersey City’s Demolition Denial
The school has filed paperwork challenging a decision by Jersey City’s Historic Preservation Commission that denied their request to tear down two historic buildings.
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.
New JSQ Community Association Weighs in on Redevelopment Plan Changes
A community association in one of Jersey City’s hottest neighborhoods wants to see affordable housing and open space made a bigger priority.
