Jersey City’s West Side Square Tops Off as Phase Two Moves Forward
A Jersey City redevelopment looking to create a new town square and pave the way for possible mass transit expansion took two major steps forward in recent days with a topping off and rezoning meeting.
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.
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?
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Zoning Changes Sought For 15-Story Development on Jersey City’s West Side
The Jersey City planning board will soon consider expanding the Green Villa Redevelopment Plan to allow for taller developments in exchange for more affordable housing.
Proposed Zoning Change Would Allow 15-Story Buildings in Newark’s Ironbound
A decision will be made tonight on whether zoning regulations in the city’s East Ward should be altered.
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.
