JERSEY CITY | Projects and Construction thread

[chris08876]

Was checking the new business for August 9th's planning meeting, following noted of interest;


17. Case: P21-108

For: Site Plan Amendment
Address: 32 Oakland Avenue
Applicant: Overlook, LLC
Attorney: Thomas Leane, Esq.
Review Planner: Liz Opper, AICP
Block: 8203 Lot: 1.01
Zone: Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan Area | Zone 4: Neighborhood Mixed Use
Description: Previously approved 15 story mixed use building with 297 units and 191 parking spaces. Proposed
interior and exterior amendments
Variances: minimum retail depth (previous approval), minimum Rooftop Appurtenance Setback

[colemonkee]

29 Cottage looks nice!

[C.]

Nothing new.

Maybe this one: 417 Communipaw Avenue and 139 Woodward Street

construct a residential complex with 17 stories, consisting of (i) a maximum of 420 residential units (of which 21 units will be Affordable Housing Units); (ii) a 22,000 square foot recreating center to be dedicated to the City; (iii) 40 surface parking spaces to be dedicated to the City; (iv) a 14,000 sf retail component, no less than 40% of which will be designated as retail incubator space for minority, women and veteran owned businesses; (v) approximately 20,000 square feet of public outdoor space to be owned and controlled by the Redeveloper-Applicant; (vi) the installation of improvements along Woodward Street; (vii) the adaptive re-use of the Steel Tech Head House together with certain other on and off site improvements.

I think it's that project by Berry Lane Park that has the NIMBYs upset. This is one of the rare times where I like the NIMBYs proposal more than the developers. It's same density, better site design, but not as tall. The selling point to me was the site design. However, they're idiots for advocating for smaller units than the developer's plan. Only way to get developer buy in is if the SQFT/units is more than what they're proposing.

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/08/mo...convinced.html

[cold1]

Renderings released for Liberty Science High School, going for Planning Board approval Sept. 6:

In addition to the greenhouse, maker’s space, and observatory, the school also includes a visual arts studio, multiple science labs, and classrooms designated for astronomy, astrophysics, computer programming, applied engineering, animal science, and plant science.

There are so many exciting projects in so many corners of Jersey City, it's awesome to see & I almost forgot about SciTech Scity. Looking forward to seeing this and The Cove progress.

[colemonkee]

^ That's really nice.

[chris08876]

Jersey City Factory Getting Reborn as Phase Two of Hudson House

A massive redevelopment effort near the northern end of Downtown Jersey City has begun a new segment of work that is restoring a historic factory into loft-style residences that will include sprawling retail space.

Work revitalizing the former Emerson Radio Factory at 301 16th Street is humming along following years of planning. A rezoning effort that began in 2017 ended with approvals the following year greenlighting a 1,000-unit complex featuring three 26-story towers plus an adaptive reuse of the 600,000-square foot factory.

Construction on the first tower began in 2019, with the building opening as Hudson House earlier this year. Manhattan Building Company is now working on the second portion of the work across the street, which will breathe new life into a facility that was built over a century ago.

The second phase of Hudson House overlooks Coles Park, which opened last year after being constructed by Manhattan Building Company as a community giveback during the approval process. The area surrounding the former factory is undergoing a huge transformation, as multiple developments have recently opened and several more have approvals in place.

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Jersey Digs

[C.]

This might be a new rendering from that West Side development. From NJ.com



https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/04/an...ading-way.html

[Busy Bee]

Damn that looks good.

[C.]

https://jerseydigs.com/14-18-van-rei...e-jersey-city/

I like this one. Good job Mr. Patel. If I still lived in the area, I would have spoke to the planning board in support!

[C.]

From https://www.mvmkarchitecture.com/

https://www.mvmkarchitecture.com/3085kennedy

[chris08876]

I'm hoping we see some movement on the West Side development. Arguably one of the most transformative large scale projects for JC.

[C.]

Two new 12 story buildings recently proposed: 203-205 15th Street, a mixed-use building, and 3079 Kennedy Blvd, a hotel.

Also, 30 Journal Square isn't happening anytime soon as they've asked for a seven (7) year extension!

[cold1]

First Bayfront building officially approved. Does anyone know when the light rail extension is supposed to be completed? JC is really firing on all cylinders.

Shovels can hit the ground anytime to begin construction on the first building, which will consist of 210 residential units, 52 parking spaces, 143 bicycle parking spaces and 12,410 square feet of multifunctional retail space.

[C.]

Originally Posted by cold1

First Bayfront building officially approved. Does anyone know when the light rail extension is supposed to be completed? JC is really firing on all cylinders.

Hmm... I feel like this should be a couple floors higher. And more finely grained. It reminds me of a Texas Donut. I'm also hoping street level is more animated than just a large apartment building lobby with a couple shops.

We're in an affordable housing crisis, and this first building speaks average rather than a bold response.

[citybooster]

Originally Posted by C.

Hmm... I feel like this should be a couple floors higher. And more finely grained. It reminds me of a Texas Donut. I'm also hoping street level is more animated than just a large apartment building lobby with a couple shops.

We're in an affordable housing crisis, and this first building speaks average rather than a bold response.

I'm excited they're starting to build out soon, but yeah I thought the plan was for the first phase to include a number of 10-12 story midrises. This looks like nice filler material that would fit the West Side build out, but hardly very bold.

[Zapatan]

The West Side development looks amazing, the taller tower is pretty cool looking. Looks tall too...

[citybooster]

In addition, the new 60 story tower including a new Shop Rite going where the Bed Bath and Beyond store is located in the Hudson Exchange development area was approved as well as 50 and 55 Hudson Street, two massive residential projects totaling around 2,000 units.

[C.]

Jersey City has come a long way.



Excellent collection of vintage photos from Andy Blair: https://flashbak.com/fabulous-photos...-1970s-456111/

[C.]

From JerseyDigs.com

499 Summit is getting ready to break ground. I give it six months, if not sooner.

[NJpdlStar]

C., the West Side development looks amazing.