Jersey City Council Meeting Focuses on Affordable Housing, Community Honors, and Tenant Safety Concerns

Overview: The Jersey City Council meeting on August 14, 2024, saw discussions on affordable housing in Journal Square, tributes to community figures, and urgent tenant safety concerns, particularly from residents of Portside Towers.

Jersey City Commission Discusses Landmark Designation Amidst Restoration Projects

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission convened to discuss various restoration and development projects, with a particular focus on amendments to local landmark designation standards and a renovation proposal for 2683 Street in the Harsimus Cove historic district.

Jersey City Council Approves $2.9 Million Contract for Westside Avenue Improvement Project

Overview: The Jersey City Council met on August 12, 2024, to discuss and vote on various agenda items, including significant contracts and resolutions impacting the city’s infrastructure and community programs. Among the most notable decisions was the approval of a $2.9 million contract with Power Concrete for the Westside Avenue Improvement Project aimed at enhancing traffic safety and streetscape improvements.

Jersey City Zoning Board Approves Community Center in Former Bank Building

Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board meeting on August 6, 2024, saw the approval of a proposal to convert a former bank building into a community center by New City Kids Church, addressing the need for youth programs and community space. The meeting also included discussions on site plan extensions and variances for other properties.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves Residential Development with Height Deviation and Parking Changes

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board, in a meeting on August 6, 2024, approved significant modifications to a development project featuring North and South Towers, including increasing the building height and altering the parking system. The board also deliberated various other projects, encompassing cannabis dispensaries, retail facilities, and historical lot subdivisions.