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Jersey City Cracks Down on Cannabis Licensing With New Caps, Criteria, and Oversight

6 days ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

Jersey City has modernized its municipal guidelines for cannabis businesses. The Municipal Council recently passed an ordinance revising regulations for cannabis establishments and distributors to reflect evolving licensing and operational standards. In a Municipal Caucus meeting held on April 7, Acting Corporation Counsel Brittany Murray explained the changes to the regulations under the ordinance, as well as how the changes have evolved throughout the process.
Jersey City Theater Center Unveils Plans for the Tallest Arts-Focused Cultural Center in the World

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

In a move set to reshape the city’s cultural landscape, the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) has announced a transformative arts and residential development at 575 Summit Avenue, within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area. The ambitious project aims to merge historic preservation with bold architectural innovation, establishing what is expected to become the tallest arts-focused cultural center in the world.
Jersey City Tower Pauses Construction as City Mulls Allowing 20 More Stories to the Project

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A development in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood that has already begun rising could almost double in size to take advantage of affordable housing incentives that were overhauled last year. Jersey City’s Planning Board is slated to review an expansion for the already approved Imperial Tower at 2966 Kennedy Boulevard. Developer Sunny Kumar kicked off construction at the site in late 2023, but work halted in 2024.
Should We Restore Passenger Service to These Abandoned Train Stations in Newark and East Orange?

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

Now might be a good time for New Jersey residents to rethink our rail network. Sometime this decade, the Gateway Project is expected to open two new tunnels underneath the Hudson River, alleviating congestion to one of the nation’s busiest corridors and allowing for more trains than ever before. Meanwhile, there are rumblings of moving Madison Square Garden one block to the east, which means we might finally have an opportunity to rebuild New York Penn Station.
Oldest Home in Asbury Park Undergoes Dramatic Restoration

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A historic home situated just a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean is wrapping up a year-long renovation that preserved intricate details while adding modern amenities, including a pool. The oldest house in Asbury Park sits at 402 Fifth Avenue, directly across the street from Sunset Lake. The home, built in the 1880s, was a four-room wood-frame home that was likely first constructed as a summer cottage.
Sweet Jeans Kitchen + Espresso Bar Opens in Newark

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

One of Downtown Newark’s main business districts has welcomed a new coffee, breakfast and lunch spot as a Brick City local has realized her dream with the opening of Sweet Jeans. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Audible CEO Bob Carrigan, Invest Newark CEO Marcus Randolph, and other local government and corporate leaders recently cut the ribbon for the specialty café, which is situated at 494 Broad Street just down the road from Tinjune.
Jersey City Approves 360-Unit Journal Square Project with 30-Year Tax Abatement

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

The Jersey City Municipal Council voted unanimously to move forward with a new mixed-use development project with the inclusion of a 30-year tax abatement and secured contracts for union labor workers. The property is located at the heart of Journal Square, at 693-701 Newark Avenue, under 701 Newark Avenue LLC, the property owner overseeing the development of the project.
St. Michael’s Hospital Set for Residential Conversion as Newark’s University Heights Evolves

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

Tamara Remedios lives in a historic row house on MLK Boulevard and has seen the renovation at St. Michael’s Hospital drag on for the past seven years. The hospital is not only one of the most well-known landmarks in Newark’s University Heights, but it is also a sign of the neighborhood’s slow but steady transformation. Despite the halted progress, fortunately, a new proposal recently came before the Planning Board that could give the project new life.
Jersey City Expands Community Gardens With New Lease, Renews Existing Ones

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

An array of local community gardens are permitted to continue to grow for at least another year in Jersey City. The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances that approved the renewal of a number of leases for community gardens across the City. At its April 9 meeting, the City Council approved six ordinances authorizing the execution of lease renewals with the respective neighborhood associations or entities that operate the gardens on municipal-owned land.
Renderings Revealed for Second Phase of West Side Square in Jersey City

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The team behind a rising 477-unit apartment complex in Jersey City’s Marion neighborhood has unveiled plans for a second phase that would adaptively reuse an existing former factory while creating a new pedestrian plaza. The Toronto-based West Side Square Development Fund recently announced plans to create a second phase of their West Side Square project. The team is a partnership between Lanterra Developments, Westdale Properties, Lantree Developments and Altree Developments.