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Planning Board Approves Expanded Holland Gardens Redevelopment
The transformation of the site takes another step forward as the board greenlights the 753-unit redevelopment of the 3.31-acre public housing site. At its July 28 meeting, the Jersey City Planning Board officially gave the green light to the long-awaited redevelopment of Holland Gardens, which was originally announced in 2023 [Jersey City]. While the core…
PATH Weekend Ridership Smashes Modern-Era Records After Service Improvements
On May 17, the Port Authority (a bi-state agency controlled by the governors of New York and New Jersey) implemented substantial service improvements. Direct weekend service every 10 minutes was restored between Journal Square and 33rd Street for the first time in over 20 years. In addition, Journal Square-33 St service no longer stops in…
How Will Expiring PILOT Agreements Affect Jersey City’s Budget Over the Next Four Years?
Jersey City is in the middle of a bruising budget fight after approving a memorandum of understanding for state aid and introducing the budget at last week’s council meeting. Part of the budget controversy surrounds PILOT agreements. Many residents believe that the city entering into too many tax abatements has caused the city’s budget problems;…
