Project Updates
1600 Park/Hoboken Cove/Weehawken Cove
December 19, 2011: Public Invited to Review Preliminary Design Concepts for 1600 Park & Hoboken Cove
December 12, 2011: New 1600 Park & Hoboken Cove Waterfront Park Design Ideas on Display
June 6, 2011: Reminder: Public Meetings On Jackson St Park & 1600 Park
December 17, 2010: Community Meeting Scheduled For Design Of 1600 Park And Hoboken Cove
November 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Announces Waterfront Infrastructure Community Meetings, Office Hours, And Additional Public Meetings
September 22, 2010: Update On 1600 Park And Hoboken Cove
September 20, 2010: Officials Break Ground On Waterfront Walkway Between Hoboken And Weehawken
June 17, 2010: Update on 1600 Park and Hoboken Cove
City-Wide Playground Initiative
September 30, 2011: City-Wide Playground Improvement Project Moves Forward
June 6, 2011: Reminder: Public Meetings On Jackson St Park & 1600 Park
Sinatra Field & Castle Point Park
October 17, 2011: Update from Mayor Zimmer on Hoboken University Medical Center and Sinatra Park Reconstruction
April 11, 2011: Hoboken Awarded $900,000 To Repair Waterfront Parks
January 18, 2011: Open Letter from Mayor Zimmer Regarding Hoboken’s Waterfront (with engineer report)
November 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Announces Waterfront Infrastructure Community Meetings, Office Hours, And Additional Public Meetings
October 20, 2010: Update On Sinatra Drive North, Castle Point Park And Sinatra Park
October 13, 2010: Geotechnical investigation of Sinatra Park and the Castle Point Park walkway are complete; design concepts are being finalized
March 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Seeks Public Support For Waterfront Walkway Reconstruction Funding
October 29, 2009: Update on Sinatra Soccer Field from Mayor Dawn Zimmer
October 7, 2009: Sinatra Field Walkway Damage Update
September 23, 2009: Hoboken Addresses Sinatra Park Collapse
Pier C
May 27, 2011: Pier C Park Fully Open in time for Memorial Day Weekend
November 12, 2010: City of Hoboken Announces Partial Opening Of Pier C Park To Public
April 21, 2010: Waterfront Walkway in Front of Pier C Now Open
Southwest Park
July 21, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Reprograms Grant Funding Towards Southwest Park
July 20, 2011: Update from Mayor Zimmer on the Open Space Trust Fund and a Southwest Park
March 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer asks residents to support Hoboken’s application to the Hudson County Open Trust Fund for acquisition of property in Southwest Hoboken for a park
Waterfront/Sinatra Drive Road Collapse
For a timeline of Hoboken’s waterfront construction, visit http://www.hobokennj.org/waterfront.
October 17, 2011: Update from Mayor Zimmer on Hoboken University Medical Center and Sinatra Park Reconstruction
August 12, 2011: Sinatra Drive North Re-Opens To Traffic
July 14, 2011: City of Hoboken Releases Privately-Owned Waterfront Inspection Report, Re-Opens Section of Walkway
April 20, 2011: Report of City-owned/City-leased waterfront properties published
April 11, 2011: Hoboken Awarded $900,000 To Repair Waterfront Parks
January 18, 2011: Open Letter from Mayor Zimmer Regarding Hoboken’s Waterfront (with engineer report)
November 19, 2010: Mayor Zimmer To Host Waterfront Infrastructure Community Meeting
November 15, 2010: Zimmer Administration Asks City Council To Approve Funding For Entire Waterfront Investigation; Re-Opens Section Of Walkway
November 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Announces Waterfront Infrastructure Community Meetings, Office Hours, And Additional Public Meetings
November 4, 2010: Update On Waterfront Walkway – Additional Closings And Timeline Of Events
October 20, 2010: Update On Sinatra Drive North, Castle Point Park And Sinatra Park
October 14, 2010: October 14 Update On Sinatra Drive Road Collapse
October 13, 2010: Hoboken Takes Additional Preventive Measures Regarding Sinatra Drive North
October 12, 2010: October 12 Update On Sinatra Drive Road Collapse
October 8, 2010: Update On Sinatra Drive Road Collapse
Open Space, Parks & Trees
May 11, 2011: 100 New Street Trees Coming Next Week
April 18, 2011: Hoboken Announces “Adopt a Garden” Program For Local Schools
April 15, 2011: 200 New Street Trees Coming To Hoboken
March 3, 2011: Additional Tax Cut, $20 Million For New Open Space Moves Forward
December 6, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Proposes Bonding To Purchase New Parks
December 1, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Invites Residents To Community Meeting On Parks And Open Space
Henkel/Cognis Site
(potential future park)
September 29, 2010: Update on the Cognis Site
Maxwell Place Block E – Waterfront Park
December 17, 2010: City Acquires Deed For Maxwell Place Waterfront Park
June 17, 2010: Update on Maxwell Place Block E – Waterfront Park
Maxwell Place Block A – South Lawn
June 17, 2010: Update on Maxwell Place Block A – South Lawn
14th Street Viaduct
September 9, 2011: Closure of Clinton Street Due to 14th Street Viaduct Construction
September 7, 2010: Design For Under-Bridge Plan For 14th Street Viaduct Unveiled
April 8, 2010: County Pledges to Increase Pedestrian Safety on Revamped 14TH Street Viaduct
January 14, 2010: Residents & Elected Officials Attend 14th Street Viaduct Project Public Meeting
Hudson Place Pedestrian Safety Improvements
June 15, 2011: Construction To Begin On Phase II of Hudson Place Pedestrian Safety Improvements
October 7, 2010: Construction To Begin On Hudson Place Pedestrian Safety Improvements
June 30, 2010: Zimmer Administration Secures Additional State Funding For Hudson Place Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Newark Street Safety Improvements
March 16, 2011: City To Hold Community Meeting On Newark Street Safety Improvements
July 20, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Thanks Residents For Community Input And Announces Additional Meetings To Discuss Development
July 19, 2010: Mayor Zimmer To Hold Community Meeting On Newark Street Safety Improvements
July 12, 2010: Mayor Zimmer To Hold Community Meetings On Newark Street And Observer Highway Safety Improvements And Bike And Pedestrian Plan
Observer Highway Safety Improvements
February 25, 2011: Observer Highway Complete Street Re-Design Community Meeting Scheduled For March 3rd
July 12, 2010: Mayor Zimmer To Hold Community Meetings On Newark Street And Observer Highway Safety Improvements And Bike And Pedestrian Plan
9/11 Memorial
September 8, 2011: Final Design of Hoboken September 11th Memorial
December 15, 2010: Update On 9/11 Memorial Project
November 29, 2010: Reminder: Public Hearing for 9/11 Memorial
October 19, 2010: City Introduces 9/11 Memorial Proposed Conceptual Plan
Western Edge
November 24, 2010: Western Edge Redevelopment Plan Community Meetings Announced
September 30, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Statement On Western Edge Redevelopment Plan
August 25, 2010: Hoboken To Hold Public Meeting For Western Edge Redevelopment Plan
Southwest
July 20, 2011: Update from Mayor Zimmer on the Open Space Trust Fund and a Southwest Park
November 10, 2010: City Implements Interim Traffic Control Measures In Southwest Hoboken
October 20, 2010: City Council passes resolution amending the proposed area in need of Redevelopment (Southwest Area/Proposed “IT” Zoning District) and authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation of the amended proposed area in need of Redevelopment.
March 11, 2010: Mayor Zimmer asks residents to support Hoboken’s application to the Hudson County Open Trust Fund for acquisition of property in Southwest Hoboken for a park
June 17, 2010: Update on Southwest Redevelopment
Northwest
June 17, 2010: Update on Northwest Redevelopment Area
North End
February 16, 2010: Hoboken Receives Grant To Conduct Redevelopment Study In North End
June 17, 2010: Update on North End
Monarch at Shipyard
December 7, 2011: Letter from Mayor Zimmer Regarding “Monarch” Project
June 8, 2011: Update on “Monarch at Shipyard”
NJ Transit
November 11, 2011: Hoboken Terminal & Yard Redevelopment Plan – Second Community Meeting
November 2, 2011: Residents Invited to 2nd Community Meeting for Hoboken Terminal Redevelopment Plan
May 19, 2011: Hoboken Terminal & Yard Redevelopment Plan – First Community Meeting
February 7, 2011: City Recommends Planner For Hoboken Terminal & Rail Yards
December 10, 2010: Update On Hoboken Terminal Redevelopment
September 13, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Provides Update On NJ Transit Project
June 17, 2010: Update on NJ Transit
October 1, 2009: Mayor Dawn Zimmer Wins Halt To State Legislation Which Would Have Given NJ Transit Autonomy Over Hoboken Terminal Development Plans
Neumann Leather Building
April 20, 2011: City Council passes a resolution requesting Planning Board Review of a resolution designating the Neumann Leather complex area as an area in need of rehabilitation.
April 14, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Highlights Efforts to Preserve and Expand the Arts
Hoboken Arts Center
April 20, 2011: City Council passes a resolution authorizing an Interim Cost Agreement for the review and evaluating of the proposal for the Hoboken Arts Center.
April 14, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Highlights Efforts to Preserve and Expand the Arts
Monroe Center
April 14, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Highlights Efforts to Preserve and Expand the Arts
June 17, 2010: Update on Monroe Center
Hoboken University Medical Center
December 8, 2011: Hoboken University Medical Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
November 4, 2011: Sale of Hoboken University Medical Center Complete
October 30, 2011: Statement from Mayor Zimmer on Hoboken University Medical Center
July 8, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Invites Public To Hearing To Consider Sale Of Hoboken University Medical Center
April 20, 2011: Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority Votes To Authorize $91.7 Million Agreement To Transfer Ownership Of Hoboken University Medical Center
March 21, 2011: Hoboken University Medical Center Receives $4.1 Million In Stabilization Funding
January 5, 2011: Hoboken Moves Towards Privatization Of Hospital
October 28, 2010: Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority Signs Letter of Intent With Prospective Purchaser of Hoboken University Medical Center
October 8, 2010: Mayor Zimmer And Hospital Authority Seek Stakeholder Input
July 30, 2010:Progress Made Towards Privatizing Hoboken University Medical Center
October 30, 2009: Mayor Zimmer Welcomes New Center for Fetal Medicine at HUMC
Municipal Garage
September 20, 2010: City Of Hoboken To Resume Use Of Observer Highway Municipal Garage
August 13, 2010: Hoboken Vacates Municipal Garage Property
August 11, 2010: City Council Terminates Agreement To Sell Garage To Protect Financial Interests Of Hoboken
Wet Weather Pump/Flooding
October 17, 2011: Hoboken H1 Wet Weather Pump Station Goes Online.
March 10, 2011: Hoboken Completes Installation Of Wireless Flood Monitoring System
August 18, 2010: Wet Weather Pump Station Design Reflects Community Input
June 22, 2010: The City Council voted to award a contract to EmNET to install a real time flood monitoring sensor system.
April 20, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Attends Wet Weather Pump Station Groundbreaking; Expected to alleviate 80% of City Flooding
March 6, 2010: City to Hold Public Meeting Seeking Public’s Input on Underground Wet Weather Pumping Station
October 28, 2009: City of Hoboken and North Hudson Sewerage Authority Agree To Explore New Sensor Monitoring Technology
The Hop & Senior Shuttle
March 21, 2011: Hoboken “Hop” Community Bus Shuttle System Exceeds 50,000 Passengers
December 16, 2010: Hoboken Launches Phone-Based Tracking Option For The Hop And Senior Shuttle
August 5, 2010: Hoboken Expands “The Hop” Into Mini-Transit System
October 29, 2010: Senior Shuttle Bus Hours Extended; Reliability Improves
Resurfacing/Paving Streets
April 6, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Provides Updates On Various Issues
Parking Initiatives
September 28, 2011: City of Hoboken Introduces “Late Night” Parking Enforcement Shift
April 7, 2011: City Continues “Spring Cleaning” Efforts & Repainting Of All Intersection Curbs
March 23, 2011: Hoboken Launches Live “Temporary No Parking” Map And Text Service
December 13, 2010: Hoboken Announces “Monthly Limited” Garage Parking option For Residents
December 10, 2010: City Of Hoboken Offers Residents “Vacation Parking”
December 9, 2010: Hoboken Offers New Free Business Parking Permit Option
November 11, 2010: NJ League Of Municipalities Magazine Features Hoboken’s Transportation & Parking Solutions
November 8, 2010: Hoboken Transportation & Pedestrian Safety Solutions To Be Featured At “Stop Speeding Summit” In NYC
October 26, 2010: New Parking Meters Dramatically Improve Accountability And Increase Revenue
August 20, 2010: Hoboken Installs New Parking Meters To Provide More Parking Spaces, More Payment Options, More Accountability
Corner Cars/Surrender Your Permit
November 29, 2010: Independent Advocates Agree: Corner Cars A Success
October 28, 2010: “Surrender Your Permit” Program Results In Fewer Cars On Hoboken Streets
October 6, 2010: Hoboken Launches “Surrender Your Permit” Incentive Program To Encourage Car-Free Living
July 18, 2010: New York Times: Corner Cars a “bold new experiment” to ease congestion
June 16, 2010: Hoboken and Hertz Launch First City-Wide Car-Sharing Service in America
Taxi & Limousine
March 30, 2011: Pilot test launch of Hoboken’s virtual taxi hailing software
July 7, 2010: City Of Hoboken Follows Through On Commitment To Enforce Taxi Regulations
June 29, 2010: Three Things Every Hoboken Resident Should Know About Taxis & Limousines
May 26, 2010: Hoboken Reigns In Illegal Taxi Operations
Bicycling Initiatives
December 13, 2011: Hoboken Installs First Bike Repair Station, Doubles Bike Racks Near PATH
August 24, 2011: Hoboken Embraces Expanded Bike Lane Network
February 22, 2011: City of Hoboken Releases Final Bicycle And Pedestrian Master Plan
September 15, 2010: Hoboken receives an “Honorable Mention” from the League of American Cyclists in the Fall 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities listing.
September 15, 2010: City Council passes updated bike rules and regulations ordinance.
June 21, 2010: Hoboken Doubles Bike Rack Locations Across City
June 1, 2010: Second Street Segment Converted To 2-Way, Bike Lanes Added
May 19, 2010: Mayor Zimmer Announces Indoor Bike Parking Policy For City Hall
Pedestrian Safety/Traffic Calming
November 10, 2011: Garden Street Mews Opens to the Public – Hoboken’s First Pedestrian Mall, Second in New Jersey
June 15, 2011: Residents Invited to Pedestrian Safety Community Meeting
April 27, 2011: Hoboken Awarded Gold Walk Friendly Communities Designation
April 19, 2011: City Implements Additional Stop Signs To Improve Pedestrian Crossing Safety
March 29, 2011: Hoboken announces first traffic calming toolkit
March 22, 2011: Traffic Calming Measures Reduce Average Speeds On 15th Street Below 20MPH
March 8, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Announces Pedestrian Safety Community Meeting To Present Hoboken’s First Traffic Calming Toolkit; 30% Drop in Pedestrian Crashes & 60% Drop in Bike Crashes in 2010
November 10, 2010: City Implements Interim Traffic Control Measures In Southwest Hoboken
October 25, 2010: Hoboken Tells Drivers: “Twenty is Plenty”
July 13, 2010: Inexpensive Measures Reduce Vehicle Speeds Along 15th Street
Other Transportation & Parking Initiatives
December 7, 2011: Restored Historic Hoboken Ferry Terminal Re-Opens
November 15, 2011: Hoboken Offers Local Businesses $100 in Free Garage Parking for Customers During Holiday Season; Urges Residents to Shop Local
August 1, 2011: Hoboken: #1 City in Public Transit Use
April 13, 2011: NJ Transit Adds Additional Rush Hour Bus Service
April 4, 2011: Hoboken Asks NJ Transit To Increase Bus Service, Add Rush Hour Line
March 14, 2011: Parking Utility Expands Customer Service Hours To Saturdays And Holidays
January 26, 2011: Hoboken Parking Utility Announces Customer Service Visits To Senior Buildings
January 11, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Releases Transportation And Parking Department 2010 Report
October 13, 2010: Washington Street Named One Of Top 10 Great Streets For 2010 By American Planning Association
Ethics & Reform
February 10, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Announces Ethics And Campaign Finance Reform Package
Recreation Program Initiatives
October 8, 2011: Hoboken Announces Inaugural Adult Basketball League
April 7, 2011: New York Red Bulls Partner with City of Hoboken to Offer Special Needs Soccer Program
November 4, 2010: Hoboken Provides Online Registration For Recreation Programs
The Arts
August 16, 2011: New Mural at Multi-Service Center Gym
July 26, 2011: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Free Outdoor Concert at Pier A
June 10, 2011: Hoboken Fire Museum Now Open On Weekends
April 14, 2011: Mayor Zimmer Highlights Efforts to Preserve and Expand the Arts
Recycling
June 6, 2011: Free Recycling Bins Available For Residents
Prescription Discount Card
January 25, 2011: City of Hoboken Launches New Prescription Drug Savings Program
Emergency Preparedness
January 5, 2012: Hoboken Launches Reverse911 Notification System
December 22, 2011: Capital Improvements for Police, Fire & Environmental Services Approved
