JERSEY CITY | Projects and Construction thread

[chris08876]

^^^^

Which is great news because as you come out of the Holland Tunnel and into JC, it's in direct sight in the distance. Literally straight in front, and it looks really dominating. Joining the skylinet; phase 1 + 2 and One Journal Square (Tower 1 and 2). That too is another development. Also remember that Urban Ready living is a 3 tower development. JC definitely has the trio effect going. Along with a slew of other projects.

[urbanlife]

Originally Posted by Crawford

They need a second PATH station near Journal Square, just to the west. I hear this is something planned for the near-future.

Also, PATH will need to be all 10-car trains, and need to run at absolute shortest intervals possible.

Even with all these improvements, a second PATH line will probably be needed, one day. I don't see how one east-west line will work decades into the future.

After living out there for a couple years, I always felt like there should be a PATH line running up and down the Hudson/Bergen counties rather than the light rail they currently have servicing the area. Having Journal Square be the hub for new lines throughout the Jersey side would be a smart idea. Also, I would love to see PATH become the MTA for the Jersey side when it comes to subway lines....but then again, I am probably thinking a bit lofty here.

[citybooster]

I'm thrilled about the Loew's tower approval and hope we can find out about the height and other details soon. I'm a bit disappointed they attached conditions to the approval of 25 Columbus but am not yet worried about too much of a dampening effect on height.... at 50 stories or so and around 600 ft with sizable plaza and the 35,000 square foot school it will be very visible and I think maybe the affordable component or public amenities were pat of the concern. Hopefully it will be much sooner than the end of the year for things to clarify on this one but I'm expecting it will retain its dynamic, soaring presence in the skyline that was originally hoped for.

Disappointed about them moving consideration of the 20 story tower at 2973 Kennedy Boulevard until next week's planning board meeting but hopeful about it as well. It isn't only about all the high rises... a mid rise balance for is an important consideration too in the future of redevelopment for the area as you attest, CIA.

Loved the link and renderings... really shows how in only a short time Journal Square will be transformed and vital. Wondering other than the Loew's tower(the only tower not shown in that rendering) is there room for a couple of more highrises in that ring right around the heart of the Square? Counting the HAP building on Summit Avenue as well(which as mentioned will be put off for a few years) there are now 8 towers of potentially at last 42 stories and around 500 ft that are currently acknowledged as planned or actually under construction(so far only the 54 story, 563 ft. shortest of the three Journal Squared" towers actually realized). Excited though that it does appear very possible that the floor numbers, density and heights of the two other Journal Squared towers may be increased with the positive buzz on the One Journal Square project and good sales for the built out tower.

Exciting times for sure in Jersey City!

[C.]

I'm thrilled about the Loew's tower approval and hope we can find out about the height and other details soon.

With an 892 feet tower basically across the street, hopefully it will be a very tall one!

I'm a bit disappointed they attached conditions to the approval of 25 Columbus but am not yet worried about too much of a dampening effect on height.... at 50 stories or so and around 600 ft with sizable plaza and the 35,000 square foot school it will be very visible and I think maybe the affordable component or public amenities were pat of the concern. Hopefully it will be much sooner than the end of the year for things to clarify on this one but I'm expecting it will retain its dynamic, soaring presence in the skyline that was originally hoped for.

The good news I learned recently is that the tower was approved for 750 units. Even if a misguided height restriction was placed, we'll get a bulky tower, but we'll still get the 750 units, which at the end of the day is the more important issue, IMO.

Disappointed about them moving consideration of the 20 story tower at 2973 Kennedy Boulevard until next week's planning board meeting but hopeful about it as well. It isn't only about all the high rises... a mid rise balance for is an important consideration too in the future of redevelopment for the area as you attest, CIA.

Let's have an army of YIMBYs at the next planning board meeting. Let's speak up in support so we can see more midrise developments in and around Journal Square. We can have an awesome happy hour afterwards if we are victorious. Who is with me?

Loved the link and renderings... really shows how in only a short time Journal Square will be transformed and vital. Wondering other than the Loew's tower(the only tower not shown in that rendering) is there room for a couple of more highrises in that ring right around the heart of the Square? Counting the HAP building on Summit Avenue as well(which as mentioned will be put off for a few years) there are now 8 towers of potentially at last 42 stories and around 500 ft that are currently acknowledged as planned or actually under construction(so far only the 54 story, 563 ft. shortest of the three Journal Squared" towers actually realized). Excited though that it does appear very possible that the floor numbers, density and heights of the two other Journal Squared towers may be increased with the positive buzz on the One Journal Square project and good sales for the built out tower.

I wish this version of the HAP building wasn't being considered.



Imagine that at 100 storeys! hahaha!

As for other sites to be developed. There's still Kennedy Fried Chicken (KFC) on the southeast corner of the square.



LOL

Exciting times for sure in Jersey City!

Cheers!

[Crawford]

Yeah, I bet the Kennedy Chicken site eventually gets developed, and I could see that huge Jehovah's Witness complex eventually getting sold/redeveloped.

That site is massive and could probably accommodate an enormous tower.

[PeterQM]

The Top Developments Transforming New Jersey's Journal Square
September 20, 2016
https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/marke...al-square/5944

The migration of the New York development rush over to Jersey City was no surprise. Located along the waterfront, Jersey City boasts impressive views of the skyline and easy access into Manhattan from the PATH train. But as new development arrived at a rapid pace, it has resulted in rising prices and a lack of developable land. That’s caused developers to look inland in search of other Jersey City neighborhoods ripe for new development. Journal Square, the area surrounding the Journal Square PATH station, has clearly emerged as the new frontier. That’s in no small part to the Jersey City Planning Board, which in 2010 approved Journal Square 2060, a plan mapping out the redevelopment of the area for the next 50 years.

More info and images in the post here.

[C.]

Just realized that the model has 500 Summit building is on the wrong side of the street. There is currently a four story federal building planned for that site. Hopefully they realize the value of the land and sell it or build something more substantial than four storys!!

[chris08876]

Construction Update: Urban Ready Living Phase 1 (Two more nearly identical towers left!)


Credit: JC_Heights

[photoLith]

Man, thats quite the imposing structure, love it.

[Hamilton]

FYI, the 2973 Kennedy Blvd project is on the agenda for October 18, not for tomorrow.

The items before the Planning Board tomorrow include:

a 5-story, 300-unit project one block from the Liberty State Park light rail station at 100 Monitor St

approvals for the plan to build a 14-story, 113-unit microapartment building at 87 Newkirk in Journal Square. Previous plans had been for a 12-story, 111-unit building (render of previous plans below):



and a 6-story 54-unit building at 17-19 Perrine Ave in Journal Square (rendering below):

[C.]

I'm going to be at the planning board meeting tomorrow and report back. I'm also thinking of starting a facebook group of like-minded individuals that can speak out in support of development.

I want to learn more about 2973 Kennedy Blvd. It's a very important next step for the area. Journal Square would be well served by more 20 story buildings.

BTW, anyone know what this is?











It looks like a redevelopment at the Communipaw and Grand Street triangle.

[C.]

Another small but important one planned for Journal Sq.



6-story with 54 units planned for Perrine Avenue. I like the density, and it appears they already have zoning authority, but the design is very poor. This is one of the very rare times I side with the neighbors with hopes we get a better planned building for the site.

[citybooster]

I like that Grand St/Communipaw development proposal very much... a great city environment is more than just high rises, but vital neighborhoods of low and mid rise development as well with a vibrant street grid, and this looks pretty impressive.

[dc_denizen]

wow that's a great development! very nice..

[C.]

Looks like we learn more about a new development everyday. This time it's a 14 floor "co-living" space at 87 Newkirk Street in Journal Square.



Full article

New York City (NYC) based co-living specialist, Ollie, has signed a master lease to operate the first all-inclusive co-living concept to New Jersey.

The company signed a lease with developer Namdar Group at 87 Newkirk Street in the Journal Square neighborhood. Ollie will be operating the 129,500 s/f, ground-up, mixed-use development.

“We are thrilled to continue to build the Ollie brand and break into new markets such as New Jersey; more specifically, Jersey City – unarguably, one of the most burgeoning cities in the state,” said Christopher Bledsoe, co-founder of Ollie.

“Jersey City is thriving and we aspire to re-imagine the living experience there through the introduction of our co-living concept.

“We are not only introducing new inventory to this market at a lower rent, but also enriching the way people live and interact with one another.”

[Hamilton]

^^^ It's not a new development. It's the same microapartment project I posted about a few posts up...it went before the Planning Board on Tuesday. The lawyer for the developer explained that it's basically the same as the plan that had already been approved, except that the residential is moved up by 2 floors to accommodate the offices. And now the residential component is branded as 'co-living' and studios rather than 'microapartments.' Also the facade got a redesign (much improved) courtesy of C3D Architects.

EDIT: I saw someone also posted about 17 Perrine after I posted about it. Can someone post to let me know if my posts are showing up?

[chris08876]

^^^^^

They are showing up (several pages).

[Hamilton]

Originally Posted by chris08876

^^^^^

They are showing up (several pages).

Thanks! I know on some forums things go on the fritz and posts don't show up (or posters get banned without knowing about it).

[chris08876]

Full Tower Rendering (87 Newkirk Street)


Credit: NYY

[chris08876]

FYI real state summit in JC on the 13th of October for those in NJ, CT or NY.

Register: https://investjersey.city/2016/register/

Looks like an interesting schedule and chock full of info and networking: https://investjersey.city/2016/agenda/