The city announced on Wednesday that it received a $75,000 grant from the Port Authority and New Jersey’s Local Assistance Program for the preparation of a redevelopment study for the properties located in the City’s north end.
The Port Authority notified the City of the award on Dec. 28, 2010 and initiated the public process to request proposals from urban planning professional firms, the release stated.
Proposals were due on January 18, and through the Port Authority’s professional services selection process, the contract was awarded to the firm Clarke Caton Hintz on Feb. 4, according to the city’s release.
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In February 2009, the City Council passed a resolution enabling the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation of the proposed area in northern Hoboken to determine if it’s an area in need of redevelopment. This area includes those parcels north of 14th Street to the Hudson Bergen Light Rail line from the palisades to Park Avenue.
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