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.

Thank you for making our Connect the Waterfront annual fundraising party such a grand success!

On the evening of November 14, there was a full-house at the Hoboken Elks Club. Thank you all so much for providing your generous support for our annual fundraising party. We renamed the FBW Riparian Award the Aaron Lewit Riparian Award and presented this honor in memoriam to Aaron Lewit, our late board member who passed away in February, and a second to Jeffrey Train for his work in preserving a colony of terns at Hoboken’s north waterfront. The John Bauers Trio provided the musical entertainment. A good time was had by all.

Please consider a donation to FBW on Giving Tuesday, December 3

For most of the last century, New Jersey’s Hudson River shoreline was bustling with maritime industries. By the 1980s, however, most of these companies had abandoned the riverfront. In Hoboken, Jersey City and up to Edgewater, a derelict waterfront was waiting to be transformed. Most municipalities allowed private developers to drive the planning process and shape the future of their land at the water’s edge. In Hoboken, however, the non-profit Fund for a Better Waterfront (FBW) was formed to create a vision based on the principles of sound urban design and planning. After 34 years of advocacy, Hoboken now has a public park at its waterfront that is close to completion. Most of the east-west streets lead directly to the riverfront and the park. Please help FBW complete this vision for a fully-connected public waterfront. Contribute today.

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Hoboken issues substantially altered lease for Sinatra Park Cafe to comply with Green Acres regulations

November 5th, 2024|Comments Off on Hoboken issues substantially altered lease for Sinatra Park Cafe to comply with Green Acres regulations

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October 18th, 2024|Comments Off on $1 million grant will spur Hoboken to expand its tree canopy coverage which stands at 13%, far behind most urban areas

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The City of Hoboken withdraws its proposal for a controversial, $500,000 sculpture for Pier C Park

September 30th, 2024|Comments Off on The City of Hoboken withdraws its proposal for a controversial, $500,000 sculpture for Pier C Park

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September 23rd, 2024|Comments Off on CURFEW WARNING: Wandering or playing in Hoboken parks after 10 p.m. could result in a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail

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NY Waterway makes progress in rebuilding its maintenance facility in Weehawken with a $6.3 million federal grant

September 20th, 2024|Comments Off on NY Waterway makes progress in rebuilding its maintenance facility in Weehawken with a $6.3 million federal grant

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Letter to Editor: Hoboken’s proposed Sinatra Park Cafe lease would violate New Jersey’s walkway rules

September 9th, 2024|Comments Off on Letter to Editor: Hoboken’s proposed Sinatra Park Cafe lease would violate New Jersey’s walkway rules

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Coastal erosion is not confined to New Jersey’s beaches; Hoboken’s shoreline is vulnerable too

July 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Coastal erosion is not confined to New Jersey’s beaches; Hoboken’s shoreline is vulnerable too

More than a century ago, North German Lloyd Lines built a massive stone bulkhead at Hoboken's South Waterfront that still stands today, despite the relentless currents and tides of the Hudson River. Other portions [...]