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.
Join FBW for Jane’s Walk Hoboken on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations required; space limited
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 Hoboken, with its rows of walk-up residential buildings built more than 100 years ago, interspersed with ground-floor shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Jane Jacobs has educated generations of urban planners and urban thinkers about what makes for lively neighborhoods and vital cities. Jane’s Walk takes place in 500 cities around the world from May 1 through May 3 under the auspices of Jane’s Walk Festival.
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Recent Articles
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Long-Awaited Improvements at Hoboken’s Waterfront Anticipated by End of 2027
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Our 1990 “Power Walk” along Hoboken’s derelict waterfront
The transformation of Hoboken’s former industrial shoreline began with a simple concept: a public waterfront. Our story echoes the current story of Gotham Park in Manhattan, where a citizen initiative is revitalizing 9 acres [...]
What rights do our rivers have?
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Hudson County View Letter to the Editor: A six-point plan to guide Hoboken’s future development
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A Plan for Lower Hudson Street
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1990/1992 waterfront referendum voters honored at FBW’s Connect the Waterfront event
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The NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary Conference was held in Hoboken at the campus of Stevens Institute
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Plans for the NY Waterway maintenance facility approved by Weehawken Planning Board September 2025
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24-story megaproject unveiled for Hoboken’s Garage B Redevelopment Area
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Around the world, swimming has returned to local waterways. What about Hoboken?
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Resilience Paddle Sports nurtures the next generation of environmental stewards on Hoboken’s waterfront
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