Holiday Party Thursday! | Council SolomonFollow-up letterIn a follow up to his attendance at our September Meeting, please read this letter. | Santa Photo Op @ the Farmers Market |
Special Zoning MeetingIn classic developer fashion. The meeting date has changed yet again. Here is the latest date and time: 6:30 pm on November 14th, 2024 at The Holloway Building, City Hall Annex, 4 Jackson Square, Jersey City. The building is also known as 39 Kearney Avenue, Jersey City. A high-rise at the corner of Jersey and Newark Avenues, at the Capital One Bank is being redeveloped. The Developer has presented. This meeting is for public questions and comments. This is an outrageous example of developer overreach, with variances for use, height, and density. We implore residents to stand up against this project. Please view this file for the variances they are requesting (note that the hotel used is not permitted): proposed2.png Please read the articles below further information. Most recent article.: https://www.nj.com/hudson/2024/10/controversial-jersey-city-hotel-proposal-goes-before-zoning-board-thursday-even-bigger-than-before.html?outputType=amp Opposition to Luxury Hotel Downtown Builds.pdf New Details Emerge as Controversy Brews Around Jersey City Bank-to-Hotel Project _ Jersey Digs.pdf Prominent developer plans to turn Downtown Jersey City bank building into luxury hotel.pdf |
Become A Member or friend of the hpnaOur mission is to serve the interests and needs of residents by promoting a cleaner and safer neighborhood, uniting residents in common causes, cooperating with city government, acting as a sounding board for the opinions of residents, representing local residents at city meetings, and serving the interests of the citizenry of downtown Jersey City. |
EMBANKMENTUPDATE The Surface Transportation Board released the letter below. Jersey City in response issued the letter below. The HPNA stands with the City and will not sign-off as a participating organization. | Coles Street underpass air quality studyAir quality report regarding the small particulates. Air Sampling -JC 12th Street.pdf | HAMILTON PARKMEMORIAL PLAQUE PROGRAMThe HPNA has received permission from the CIty to affix plaques, with an in memoriam dedication, to the park benches in Hamilton Park. These plaques are a fundraiser for the HPNA. For more information click here |
COLES STREET ImprovementsWork has begun! Expect road closures during the day. Beware of pedestrians when the roadway is open in the evenings and weekends. | Upcoming events
For events further out, check out our calendar. | Jersey Citypark ordnanceThe Jersey City Ordinance section relating to parks has been added to the website, click the link below. Or pick 'Neighborhood' in the menu bar above and then 'Park Ordinance'. |
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