Amid the sweeping push to reform the state’s outdated liquor license laws, stakeholders in Hackensack are seeking a more targeted solution for their city. Business leaders and local officials have thrown their support behind a bill that would allow builders in transit-oriented, downtown redevelopment zones to apply for yearly liquor permits based on the new residents that their projects would bring to the area.
Residential & Mixed Use
The construction boom in New Jersey is no more evident than in the multifamily and mixed-use sector, thanks to changing demographics and the demand for urban-style living, even in the suburbs.
Mixed-use light: Target the mix of uses to your market
When exploring options for mixed-use development, it is important to understand the micro market in which you are planning to build. Whether urban or suburban, a close look at existing conditions and other development projects on the boards will identify small niche opportunities for right-sized retail, cultural and restaurant uses.
Hartz, Panepinto project is ‘another step’ in Journal Square’s revival
If there is any doubt about the demand for new luxury apartments away from downtown Jersey City, look to the new 13-story tower that has risen just northwest of the busy Journal Square transportation center. That’s where a crowd gathered on Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the building, 3 Journal Square, as the newest addition to the onetime commercial hub of the city.
