How Tactical Urbanism Helped Conquer the Streets of Jersey City
WEBJan 20, 2023 · Learn how Jersey City achieved zero traffic fatalities on its city streets in 2022 with the help of Street Plans, a planning firm that uses low-cost, temporary, and transparent interventions....
How Tactical Urbanism Helped Conquer the Streets of Jersey City
WEBJan 18, 2023 · Jersey City is the second largest city in New Jersey, but it’s not New York or Boston, so resources are constrained. For Jersey City, the important thing has been to experiment in a low-cost, temporary, and transparent way.
Urban Forests - City of Jersey City - Jersey City, New Jersey
WEBUrban Forests. The trees planted along Jersey City’s sidewalks and within our parks play an important role: they are living elements of our urban infrastructure. They provide cooling shade, cleaner air, carbon capture, and water filtration. Trees soak up stormwater after rain events, helping reduce localized flooding.
How Jersey City is Redefining Urban Spaces and Transit
WEB3 days ago · Jersey City’s transit and infrastructure initiatives have improved access and addressed critical social equity issues. Programs like micro-transit and Citi Bike have seen widespread use among low-income and minority residents. Patel points out that 78% of micro-transit users and 67% of Citi Bike riders identify as people of color.
Jersey City and Newark: A Tale of Renaissance and Stagnation
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Today, Jersey City and Newark are both very different from their industrial past selves. They have transformed from decaying, forgotten cities to prosperous places where the future looks brighter than ever. In Jersey City, people and organizations are doing their best to improve the city every day.
WEBMaking Urban Waterways an Urban Asset: The interest among Jersey City residents in recreation on the rivers and how it is escalating the demand for cleaner water.
24 Amazing Things to Do in Jersey City, NJ - Hey! East Coast USA
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Jersey City, NJ, from cultural experiences and outdoor adventures to culinary delights and historic sites. Explore the downtown area, the waterfront, Ellis Island and more with this comprehensive guide.
New Apartment Towers Crowd the Jersey City Skyline - Urban Land
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Jersey City is now planning to create yet another new frontier for development—this time on the city’s western edge. The Bayfront Redevelopment Project will redevelop a hundred-acre site on the shore of the Hackensack River, where workers previously spent years removing toxic contaminants.
Jersey City planning board to vote on vision for future of the city
WEBNov 25, 2021 · The Jersey City Planning Board is set to approve its master plan on Nov. 30, which will influence land-use issues, mobility, open space and climate change in the city. The plan is based on...
WEBJersey City would later become a classic example of urban decay and deindustrialization, leaving vast tracts of empty rail yards and blighted neighborhoods that now offer unrivaled opportunity for redevelopment at the center of the New York metropolitan region.