Two ideas to build on momentum around Jersey City are being discussed at the highest levels; a possible art community/art friendly area around Loew's on Journal Square is an almost done deal and should be approved in a city council meeting tomorrow, two high rises with a lot of art spaces and art-doings behind the Loew's now, currently the home to parking lots and unused land. Johnny likes this idea. It helps let Loew's anchor a neighborhood, a great sign if spaces are building in around it. This is also the exact spot a ten year abatement would be a great idea, enough to get it done but not a budget buster. More on the idea here.
A West Side restaurant row is being proposed in new zoning that will also go in front of city council Tuesday and while the pieces aren't as far along as the Journal Square plan, it would allow for further plans to be drawn up and so far everyone is on board:
The 14 blocks where zoning requirements will be amended under the plan fall between Montgomery and Claremont streets. In addition to support from Fulop, the proposal has also earned the endorsement of the West Side Community Alliance.
"WSCA strongly supports this first step in an eventual restaurant row," said Jodi Drennan, President of the West Side Community Alliance. "As Jersey City's most diverse community, the possibility for great restaurants is really exciting. We have the best housing, the most beautiful park, and we look forward to boasting the City's best restaurants!"
More on the West Side restaurant row plan here.
Great ideas both.
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