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Photos from the Hoboken + Water event conducted by the Inheritance Theater Project and hosted by FBW
Rose Ginsburg and Namibia Donadio from the Inheritance Theater Project lead the conversation about Hoboken + Water at the Hoboken Public Library, hosted by the Fund for a Better Waterfront. Attendees provided their word or phrase in response to "Hoboken" including historic, evolving, street life, human scale, enclosed, community, walkable, neighborly etc. [...]
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 exhibition, “The Hoboken Meadows,” at the Hoboken Historical Museum. The island, the elevated area around Castle Point, comprised about 25 [...]
FBW Open Office Hours: Wednesday, March 26 from 4 to 6 pm
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Neumann Leathers Building - 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken 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. Getting to our office is [...]
FBW Board Profile: Sarah Colker
Sarah Colker at FBW's Connect the Waterfront event last November. 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 [...]
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 development of Hoboken has been guided by its zoning ordinance. Most of Hoboken falls within three residential zoning districts: R-1, [...]
Hoboken + Water: A Creative Conversation with the Inheritance Theater Project | Hosted by Fund for a Better Waterfront
Please join us for a creative conversation exploring the history of Hoboken and its deep connection to water. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 4:30 to 6:30 pm | Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue RSVP We invite Hobokenites from all sectors to share their opinions and experiences of 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 operations, the shoreline was extended over the river in what is termed the “filled water’s edge.” After most of these [...]
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 is situated overlooking the Weehawken Cove, a unique inlet of the Hudson River. According to promotional material, this 262-unit residential [...]
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 Jennifer Mynard | January 16, 2025 Despite fierce debate for over 20 years, congestion pricing has finally been implemented in [...]
FBW Board Member Profile: Nicholas Borg
Nick Borg with his daughter Kristina Borg Nick Borg has been on FBW’s Board of Directors since 2012 and currently serves as its treasurer. He brings to FBW a wealth of experience as a high-level administrator with detailed knowledge of commercial real estate and public policy issues. Nick’s family moved to Hoboken [...]
Hoboken’s 25-story redevelopment plan for Garage B far exceeds building heights of surrounding neighborhood
The Redevelopment Ordinance for Garage B will get a public hearing and final vote at the Wednesday, March 19 Hoboken City Council meeting. The Planning Board review ordinance for its consistency with the City Master Plan on March 17 Since the 1980s, residents have fought proposals for high-rise towers, thus seeking to preserve Hoboken’s [...]
Photos from FBW’s Connect the Waterfront 2024 – Part II
Jeffery Train accepted the Aaron Lewit Riparian Award for his work to preserve a colony of terns at Hoboken's north waterfront. Chris Eftychiou and Jeffrey Train with his wife Brie and son Otys. The Tern Table. Our Gold Sponsor. Christopher Welsh, Ron Hine, Commissioner Anthony [...]
Photos from Connect the Waterfront 2024 annual fundraiser
FBW's Connect the Waterfront Honorary Chair Mark Stehli chatting with guests. FBW's Chair Kate Valenta addressing the crowd. Lynne Shapiro accepted the FBW Riparian Award for her late husband Aaron Lewit. Janine Berger, Heather Gibbons, Kate Valenta & Kasia Bloom. Otys Train, Jennie Pu, [...]
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 to the addition of the enclosed patio. FBW | November 20, 2024 The City of Hoboken [...]
At Connect the Waterfront 2024, FBW will honor Aaron Lewit, in memoriam, and Jeffrey Train with Riparian Awards
Aaron Lewit helped to spearhead FBW’s work with developers in creating Maxwell Place Park; Jeffrey Train has led efforts to preserve Hoboken’s colony of terns at the north waterfront At this year’s Connect the Waterfront event on November 14, the Fund for a Better Waterfront (FBW) will bestow two Riparian Awards, one to [...]
$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 | October 16, 2024 The Urban & Community Forestry Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Looking forward to seeing you on November 14. Names of other attendees?
More than 1 ticket? Let us know who else will be attending on November 14. There are no paper tickets. Your name and others attending with you will be on a check-in list at the door. If someone other than yourself will be attending the event, please include on the form below. [...]
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 quietly withdrew its proposed controversial $500,000 sculpture for Pier C Park as part of its Public Arts Program. The artwork [...]
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 On September 18, 2024, in a rare event, the Hoboken City Council failed to pass an amended ordinance on first [...]