Tag: journal square
Hudson Courthouse Stairs Getting a Lift
The giant granite stairs leading up to the Brennan Courthouse are currently in disarray for a good reason, as repairs are being made to the century-old foundation in an effort to restore one of the county’s landmark buildings.
TEDx Returns to Jersey City this December
TEDx, the localized spinoff of the popular TED talks, will be returning to Jersey City this December for its fourth year.
Zoning Changes Hope to Spark a Journal Square Arts District
Last week, Jersey City’s Council unanimously approved changes to the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan that they hope will facilitate a new arts district behind the Loew’s Theater.
Jersey City Not ‘Cool’ Enough for WeWork, Opening Location Anyway
WeWork executives seem to be at odds over whether or not Jersey City is 'cool'. Speaking during a real estate panel, one executive from the company told attendees that his firm is looking closely at Bushwick to open its next outpost, because, unlike Jersey City, it’s "cool."
KABR Group and Kushner Cos Purchase 16-Story Journal Square Building
Kushner Companies and The KABR Group have announced their purchase of a commercial tower at 26 Journal Square. The companies plan to turn the building into "a hub for creative firms."
‘Coliving’ Concept Coming to 87 Newkirk Street
A previously approved project that will fill a vacant lot in Journal Square will be made up of “coliving” spaces, a development that will bring some new housing options to the market in a neighborhood that is quickly changing.
Hudson’s Historic Courthouse That Was Almost History
Towering over Jersey City’s Hilltop neighborhood, the Hudson County Courthouse is a building many locals hope they never have to enter. But the hulking Beaux-Arts structure isn’t just home to plaintiffs and defendants; it’s a reminder of the city’s past and a symbol of what can happen when historical preservation is done right.
Transformative McGinley Square Project Breaks Ground
Yesterday, officials from The KABR Group and Jersey City came together for a ceremonial ground breaking on a new 5-floor rental building at 720-726 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City’s McGinley Square neighborhood. The project is the first major residential development in the area in decades.
Just Listed: Large and Modern 1-Bedroom at m650 Flats
The award-winning m650 Flats has a new condo available for sale. Featuring slightly more than 1,000 square feet, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home is energy-efficient with modern luxuries throughout.
Waiting in the Wings: Loew’s Theater and its Future
The question of why the Loew's Journal Square has been unable to undergo a Kings Theater (Brooklyn) style full renovation under the Fulop administration (or prior administrations) and become a cultural destination with more jobs and year-round programming, is a complex one. We caught up with Friends of Loew's to get the scoop.