We believe that successful waterfronts begin with sound planning, time-tested urban design and an understanding that the water’s edge belongs to the public.
The Redevelopment Ordinance for Garage B is carried forward to March 5 Hoboken City Council meeting for first reading
The 25-story redevelopment plan will likely produce a behemoth developer-driven proposal that would be appropriate for the Newport section of Jersey City, not Hoboken. The mayor and most of the council have paid little heed to objections to this redevelopment proposal that is being rushed through an approval process. The redevelopment plan fails to provide a clear vision for this block and the surrounding area nor does it evaluate the feasibility of actually providing workforce and affordable residential units. This block provides a critical transition between an historic residential and commercial district, a major regional transportation hub and Hoboken’s popular South Waterfront park.
FBW Open Office Hours | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 4:00 to 6:00 pm | Neumann Leathers Building | RSVP for directions
We would love to meet you and talk about our current projects as well as our 1990 plan that has guided our advocacy and shaped the development of Hoboken’s waterfront.. We are in the historic, sprawling Neumann Leathers Building. Getting to our office is complicated, so please RSVP and we will send you detailed instructions.
FBW Board Member Profile: Sarah Colker
After graduation in 1981 from Princeton University in Structural Engineering, Sarah worked at Steinman, Boynton, Gronquist and Birdsall Engineering in New York City and Philadelphia, designing, rehabilitating and inspecting long span bridges including the Brooklyn Bridge. In 1988, Sarah and her husband Joe Moskowitz moved to Hoboken, NJ. They both quickly got active in the Coalition for a Better Waterfront, with Sarah frequently registering voters with a baby in a stroller. Sarah joined FBW’s Board of Directors in January 2023.
Recent Articles
In the 1700s, Hoboken was an island; in 2012, during Superstorm Sandy, 75% of Hoboken was again under water
“The Hoboken Meadows” is now on display at the Hoboken Historical Museum FBW | February 20, 2025 In the 1700s, Hoboken was an island. This is documented in the new [...]
Hoboken’s many redevelopment plans supersede and greatly exceed its traditional zoning standards
The developer released a rendering showing the lower 1/3 of a 28-story residential tower at 201 Observer Highway where they recently broke ground. FBW | February 6, 2025 In years past, the [...]
On first reading, Hoboken Council approves a $30 million bond ordinance to stabilize Hoboken’s shoreline
FBW | January 24, 2025 The lower Hudson River shoreline was formerly dominated by maritime industries. Throughout the late 1800s and much of the 1900s, as waterfront industries expanded [...]
Appellate Court revokes NJDEP waterfront permit for Hoboken Point at the Weehawken Cove
Hartz Mountain built these luxury residential towers despite pending litigation Hoboken Point at the Weehawken Cove nearing completion in the spring of 2024. FBW | January 24, 2025 Hoboken Point [...]
Congestion pricing comes to New York City resulting in dramatic increase in NJ commuters using mass transit
Despite fierce debate for over 20 years, congestion pricing has finally been implemented in New York City. New Jersey traffic headed to the entrance of the Holland Tunnel. By [...]
Hoboken’s 25-story redevelopment plan for Garage B far exceeds building heights of surrounding neighborhood
The Redevelopment Ordinance for Garage B will get its 1st reading at the Wednesday, February 19th Hoboken City Council meeting after which it will be submitted for Planning Board review; final vote by Council [...]
Hoboken issues substantially altered lease for Sinatra Park Cafe to comply with Green Acres regulations
The cafe can no longer be a destination restaurant and must serve park users The patio enclosure remains, obstructing a portion of the state-mandated Hudson River Waterfront Walkway The Sinatra Park Cafe prior [...]
$1 million grant will spur Hoboken to expand its tree canopy coverage which stands at 13%, far behind most urban areas
Expanding a city’s tree canopy coverage is an essential strategy to combat climate change. The last significant addition to Hoboken tree canopy coverage was at Hoboken's South Waterfront in the 1990s. FBW [...]
The City of Hoboken withdraws its proposal for a controversial, $500,000 sculpture for Pier C Park
Opposition from FBW, artists and local residents has preserved the iconic views from Hoboken’s beloved waterfront park FBW | September 30, 2024 The City of Hoboken made no public announcement but [...]
CURFEW WARNING: Wandering or playing in Hoboken parks after 10 p.m. could result in a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail
It is time for the City to rescind this draconian ordinance adopted during a troubled time over 50 years ago Hoboken's Pier A Park after dark. FBW | September 24, 2024 [...]
NY Waterway makes progress in rebuilding its maintenance facility in Weehawken with a $6.3 million federal grant
Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner takes credit for restricting the size of the new facility and lobbying for cleaner electric ferries Port Imperial Marina, NY Waterway’s current maintenance facility at Weehawken’s waterfront FBW | [...]
Phase 1 of Maritime Park will include a new, state-of-the-art skatepark and a possible “tree nursery”
FBW | September 11, 2024 You can provide input through an online skatepark survey until September 30. There will also be an on-site meet-up on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 [...]