New Plan: The Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan

The Journal Square Redevelopment Plan has been revised last Friday. From the sources that I’ve read, (NJ.com, JC Independent, and JC City Planning Division), there will be some changes in the plan which include: zonings (nine zones in the JSQ including the Beacon area), and more open spaces (city will build decks over the open [...]



JSQ Redevelopment Scaled Down; Planning Board Will Meet with Residents

Originally, the Journal Square Redevelopment Plan — dubbed as the “Vision” — covered a wider territory of our district. It was scaled down, though, after hearing what the residents have to say.

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From JJ Editorial: “Journal Square needs more than it gets”

Copyright: Star-Ledger. Circa 1999, redeveloping JSQ during the era of Mayor Bret Schundler

The Jersey Journal (JJ) asks today why the redevelopment of Journal Square is taking so long. The editorial points the finger to the Special Improvement District (SID) – the agency responsible for the beautification of our district, including the promotion of local [...]



JSQ Redevelopment Plan is Moving Forward

Journal Square rendering shows towers, new PATH station, and greener surrounding

Just a quick post to give you an update on the Journal Square Redevelopment Plan. It is moving forward after it was discussed by the City Council last Monday. As a matter of fact, today, the Jersey City Council will give the plan its [...]



“Vision” — Closer to Adoption

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The picture above is how this block in the square looks like from Sip Avenue. The photo was taken last September, but it doesn’t matter since nothing has changed. This is the location where two high-rise buildings will be built as the center of what Mayor Healy terms as the [...]