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.
Jane’s Walk: The Death & Life of Hoboken, a Great American City on Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m.
In her seminal book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs writes about her West Village neighborhood in Manhattan. But she could have been describing densely populated Hoboken, with its rows of walk-up residential buildings built more than 100 years ago, interspersed with ground-floor shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Hoboken’s traditional urban street grid, with 200-foot wide blocks and small lots, makes for walkable, lively streets. We will take a look at the good and the bad starting at the south end of town and making our way up Hoboken’s South Waterfront. RSVP for starting location.
A Waterfront Tour & Conversation with FBW & the Inheritance Theater Project
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Meet by the fountain at Pier A Park at 10 a.m.
Join Fund for a Better Waterfront and Inheritance Theater Project (ITP) for a guided tour and creative conversation about Hoboken’s shoreline. We’ll explore the ongoing efforts to protect and expand public access, reflect on the role of water in shaping the city, and discuss how the waterfront connects our community. This event is part of ITP’s playmaking and bridge-building project in Hoboken, bringing neighbors together through storytelling and shared dialogue. Participation is free and no preparation is necessary. Come share your thoughts on what the waterfront means to you!
FBW Board Profile: Architect Carrow Thibault
Carrow Thibault with his wife Diane (couple on right) with friends Susan Murcko and Michael Hill at FBW’s Connect the Waterfront event.
Carrow Thibault has served on FBW’s Board of Directors for the past nine years and currently is the Board Secretary. Carrow is a registered architect in New Jersey and New York, accredited in sustainability design as a LEED AP, and the United States Green Building Council. His firm, C Thibault Architect, based in Hoboken, has completed both residential and commercial projects in Hoboken, Jersey City, NYC, and upstate New York. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. Carrow was part of FBW’s original design team, working under the direction of architect Craig Whitaker, that developed the Plan for the Hoboken Waterfront in 1990-92.
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