Thank you to everyone that participated in the survey.  We had over 500 responses and gathered great feedback for the the planning department.  The community would overwhelming like to keep the area under 13 stories.

See the full results here:  2017.02.05 Roberto Clemente Survey Results.pdf

There is a proposed RDP (redevelopment plan) for the blocks in between Marin & Manilla, 6th & 8th street.  The baseball field will remain a baseball field.  Please read the details of the plan before taking the survey.

MaryAnn Bucci, Acting Director, Division of City Planning and Matt Ward, Senior Planner would like the neighborhood's feedback.  DO NOT TAKE THIS SURVEY MORE THAN ONCE.

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE:  https://goo.gl/forms/WTzyEUO8k71koVcw2

The area is currently within the Luis Munoz Marin RDP.

2014.06.25 Luis Munoz Marin Redevelopment Plan.pdf

The city planners would like to place it within its own RDP which would be called the Roberto Clemente RDP.

2016.12.09 Roberto Clemente Redevelopment Plan DRAFT.pdf

Proposed Plan

Overview of Proposed Changes to RDP

While we are hoping that the city will make changes based on our feedback, should you want to email the city now please also cc the HPNA so that we can reference the amount of emails the city received later.  

Anthony Cruz (Director, Department of Housing, Economic Development & Commerce), MaryAnn Bucci (Acting Director, Division of City Planning), Matt Ward (Senior Planner), Councilwoman Candice Osborne, Council President Rolando Lavarro, Councilman at Large Daniel Rivera, and the HPNA

acruz@jcnj.org, maryannb@jcnj.org, mward@jcnj.org, cosborne@jcnj.org, RLavarro@jcnj.org, DRivera@jcnj.org, hpnajc@gmail.com

And most importantly plan on attending the Planning Board meeting.  Check our HPNA website and facebook page to stay up to date.  Possible dates for this to be on the agenda will be 1/24, 2/14, and/or 2/28.

http://data.jerseycitynj.gov/dataset/plann

Looking for an overview of the Jersey City board meeting dates?  This calendar lists the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Historic Preservation, Artist Certification, and Environmental Commission dates for 2017.

2017 JC All Boards Calendar Draft.pdf

The city has been transferring over to the open data portal so it's still a little confusing as to whether one should look for agendas here:  http://data.jerseycitynj.gov/ or here: http://jerseycitynj.gov/citycouncilagenda/

Below is the proposal for a 20 unit - 20 parking spots - 6 story - 75x100 building at 366 6th Street.  The 7th Street Block Association has been working with the developer on this plan and it will go before zoning for a variance next.

2016.12.07 Proposed 366 6th ZONING SET.pdf

This is from Bike JC.  You can express your support for or against this at the upcoming city council meeting December 14th.  Double check the agenda to make sure it's still on it as the date approaches:  http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/citycouncil.aspx?id=864

Bike JC asks for your support in the creation of Jersey City's first protected bike lane on Grand Street.

Motor vehicular, cycling and pedestrian traffic has dramatically increased in Jersey City over the last few years, particularly on Grand Street. As Bike JC looks to expand upon the existing bike-lane network, we understand the need to install protected bike lanes on our busiest roads. Bike JC's vision begins with Grand Street.

Grand Street runs through several neighborhoods and serves as a connection to major routes and highways. Grand Street also borders the entrance to Liberty State Park for many Jersey City residents and is lined with multiple schools, community centers, houses of worship, commercial and residential districts and the Jersey City Medical Center.  

Protected bike lanes have proven to be the best tool for encouraging an increase in cycling among the majority of people who are interested in getting around by bike but are concerned about safety. Protected bike lanes are safer for cyclists, create increased awareness and reduces speeding amongst drivers, increase safety at intersections for pedestrians and cyclists and have proven to dramatically reduce the number of cyclists who ride on sidewalks. 

A recent study of protected bike lanes in the US and Canada proves how effective protected bike lanes are throughout both countries and staunchly supports Bike JC's Grand Street Vision. We ask that residents, businesses, schools, houses of worship and the representatives of Jersey City join in our vision and support the creation of Jersey City's first protected bike lane on Grand Street.

Please see attached before and after images with the proposed protected bike lane.

and sign and share the petition at - 

https://www.change.org/p/city-of-jersey-city-grand-street-vision-jersey-city-complete-streets

The area north of 12th street is exploding!  The medium rise district (see principals below) is headed towards becoming a high rise district.  Want to learn more?  Read the proposed changes below.  Click on images to enlarge.

Existing Jersey Ave Park Redevelopment Plan

2015.05.13 Jersey Ave Park Amd 07 - RDP.pdf

The image below is of the mixed use district of the plan which includes the Cast Iron Lofts

Medium Rise District allowable heights etc.

Proposed Changes Jersey Ave Park Redevelopment Plan - creation of the "Emerson District" which use to fall within the "Medium Rise District"

Jersey Avenue Park Redevelopment Plan - Emerson District Amendments FINAL 11.3.16 searchable.pdf

VAN LEER proposed variances

2016.09.29 Van Leer Site Plan Amendment Summary.pdf

The Village Neighborhood Association will have Tanya Marione at their next meeting this Saturday to discuss this plan.

This version of the plan goes before the Planning Board November 1st

2016.10.24 Current R-5 for 11.1.16 planning board meeting.pdf

Highlights from the above:

1. Maximum Building Height:

   Streets with 60’ Right Of Way or larger: 4 Stories, 42 feet

   Streets with less than 60’ Right of Way: 3 Stories with a 4th Floor setback a minimum of 15 feet from the front of the building.  

2. Maximum Density: Eighty (80) units an acre 

3. Maximum Building Coverage: Seventy percent (70%)

4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Eighty percent (80%)

5. Residential units shall provide a minimum of 0.5 parking spaces 

   
   

2016.10.24 R-5 Zoning Map.pdf

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The city is still trying to finalize re-labelling and re-defining the R1 zone to an R5 zone. Councilwoman Osborne would like your feedback and has created this survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCZoning

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey advises that the eastbound/NY- bound Holland Tunnel will be have a traffic hold on Saturday night, August 20th, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.  Motorists should use caution approaching tunnel during this time or consider alternate routes to avoid delays.   

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey advises that the westbound/NJ- bound Holland Tunnel will be closed on Sunday morning, August 21st, from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. to finish emergency repairs. All NJ-bound traffic will be diverted to the Lincoln Tunnel. 

In May a number of local schools  came out to clean up the parks and have some fun. The Embankment school students picked up garbage in Enos Jones while children from the Scandinavian school picked up litter in Hamilton Park. The Garden Preschool students enjoyed a nature scavenger hunt.  The HPNA wants to continue to encourage and support participation in caring for the parks by the local school children. Thank you students for making a difference!