Jersey City Planning Board Advances Developments

Overview: In a recent Jersey City Planning Board meeting, development projects were advanced, including the construction of a 47-story residential tower with 529 units on Long Slip and a retail cannabis establishment at the Bank of America building on Bergen Avenue. The approvals marked notable progress in the city’s ongoing development, with the residential tower promising to reshape the city’s skyline and the dispensary reflecting evolving commercial landscapes.

Jersey City Cannibas [Cannabis] Board Tackles License Renewals and Regulation Challenges

Overview: The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board recently convened to address several issues surrounding the local cannabis industry, with discussions focusing on license renewals, regulatory challenges, and concerns over board member attendance and the efficacy of the current cannabis ordinance. The meeting saw the board recommend the renewal of licenses for Downtown Flower LLC and The Cannabis Place for 420 Corporation while also debating the impact of unlicensed cannabis sales and the sustainability of the growing number of cannabis businesses in the city.

Jersey City Council Tackles Affordable Housing in Journal Square

Overview: The Jersey City Council meeting was predominantly focused on a issue surrounding the future of affordable housing in the Journal Square redevelopment area. The discussion centered on a proposed ordinance amendment that would require developments with 30 or more units to include affordable housing. This proposal, which aims to address the need for affordable housing in the area, sparked a discussion among council members, developers, and community stakeholders regarding its feasibility, legal implications, and potential impact on the Journal Square region.

Jersey City Commission Protects Historic Properties

Overview: In a meeting that underscored Jersey City’s commitment to preserving its architectural history, the Historic Preservation Commission deliberated on a range of issues from building renovations to the demolition of historically significant structures. Topics included the review of several demolition applications, with the commission denying the demolition of properties that retained historic, cultural, and architectural integrity. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed changes to local ordinances affecting historic preservation and the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration and alteration of a fire-damaged Italianate townhouse.

Jersey City Advances Affordable Housing and Public Safety Measures

Overview: During a recent Jersey City Council meeting, discussions centered around the improvement of public safety infrastructure and the enforcement of affordable housing compliance. The council addressed various topics, including the authorization of contracts for the installation of new fiber buildings at the East District Precinct and an Auto Pound, the acquisition of a use of force simulator for police training, the purchase of an emergency notification system, and amendments to the Greenville Industrial View Development Plan.