Journal Square's Redevelopment Plan
 Square
Renaissance:
The Beginning
On April 7, 2009, a ceremony was hosted by Multi-Employer Property Trust, Becker + Becker and Harwood Properties as they completed the demolition and get ready to launch the future of One Journal Square.
Click to read about this ceremony
Click here to view invite
SQUARE ZEAL!
Plan Calls for Towers to Rise From the Rubble
High Hopes for Square Eyesore Two glassy high-rise towers with apartments, retail stores, three levels of underground parking, and possibly a hotel. Plan for Square towers revised. August 8, 2007
Click here to read Journal Square Redevelopment Updates.
Click here to read vision for future of Journal Square
Click to see renderings of October, 2008
 State Square
Construction Complete
The old State Theater site, at 2854 Kennedy Blvd., now called State Square and one of
Journal Square’s proudest new achievements, is almost fully tenanted.
The building has 130 residential units, about 15,000 square feet of retail space, and a much-needed 300-space parking garage.
Commercial/retail tenants include HSBC Bank, Quizno's, Kessler Rehabilitation Institute, and - now open - Golden Krust Bakery. Additional retail opportunities exist; contact Joe DiCristo at 201-653-4000 for details.
For rental information, contact: Luxury Rentals, 201-610-9483.
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District Events
Click here to read about Past District Activities
Just Open Your Eyes!
There’s History There!
The Apple-Tree House
298 Academy St.
Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square
Jackie Robinson Statue
PATH Plaza
Ambassadors Treat Our Guests With Care!
Call for District Representative assistance between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and we'll do our best to lend a helping hand. Call 1-866-857-1467 |
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Business Investment In Journal Square....New Business Openings!
Click here to read more
InvestNJ Business Grant Program
To help New Jersey businesses face the fiscal challenges of the current national economic crisis, Governor Jon S. Corzine signed legislation creating the Invest NJ Program. The bill, A3294/S6 (December 9, 2008), establishes the program within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and authorizes $120 million in grants to stimulate capital investment and job creation in the Garden State for a two-year period. Click here to learn more about the criteria to qualify for the grant.
Bravo! .... to the Hudson Reporter and Provident Bank for their proactive partnerships in two terrific JSRC programs.
The Hudson Reporter as media partner supports free live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from May through September
Click to see the list of people in the photo. 
Provident Bank's sponsorship banner welcomes visitors to Journal Square.
Click to read the story.
 What's Cooking in Journal Square?
A New Culinary Arts Institute - and more - at Hudson Community College
For Good Food at Any Time, Journal Square can hit the spot. See our Eating and Dining Guide.
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Parking
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Special Events
Noontime Entertainment
In Journal Square
Birnur Bellydance & DJ Derajja
Appeared June 25 11:30-1PM
at the Fountain in the Square
The exotic sights and sounds of belly dancers and hot Arabic and Middle Eastern dance music brought the Square to life!
Click here for more information.
Click here to see photos from the event
Free Live Music!
In the Square!
Spring/Summer 2009, every Wednesday, Friday and Sidewalk Sale dates 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Blues! Jazz! Latin! Soul! The sound of music fills the air during our Entertainment Series as local artists provide music for your lunchtime pleasure.
Click here for June through August schedule
Nicole Hart Performs in Journal Square. Click to read about performance
Members of Magnolia Avenue Block Association visit the entertainment series on June 6. Click to view photo of their visit.
Visit our bands' websites
Event Sponsors:
www.JerseyCityNJ.gov
2950 Kennedy Blvd.
201 795-1120
www.Midas.com
Jersey City Asian Merchant
813 Newark Ave.
201 217-1333
Foundation
830 Bergen Ave.
201 333-1000
providentnj.com
Sidewalk Sales
April through August
First Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of every month
Journal Square retailers display their wares outside their doors. There will be Square Deals on hundreds of items, from clothing to housewares, gifts to jewelry.
Click Here to View 2009 Participants.
'Clean Team' Springs into Action
To keep the Journal Square clean and safe, the JSRC team includes our maintenance workers, district ambassadors and off-duty police officers.
Journal Square's May 'Clean and Safe in 2009' programs started with our Spring clean-up/Spring Planting – Saturday, May 9
Click here to see photos of volunteers, residents, property owners and public officials enjoying themselves at the 2009 Spring planting event in Journal Square.
Click here to read Hudson Reporter story of the ‘Clean Team’ event.
Speer/Old Bergen Church Cemetery Clean-Up –
Saturday, May 16 – 9AM-12PM
Invited participants: Magnolia Avenue Block Association, Hudson County Community College, Old Bergen Church, JC Landmarks Conservancy,
District Security Meet/Greet –
Saturday, May 23 – 10AM-1PM
Invited participants: Hudson County Community College Security, HCCC Culinary Arts Institute, Journal Square Ambassador Program, Jersey City Police Department
Jersey City Magazine presented the first
LOEW'S-DOWN BLUES Concert Friday, January 23, 2009
A diverse lineup of blues artists performed at Jersey City’s Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre at 54 Journal Square.
Featuring:
Arthur Neilson
Dave Gross
Dennis Gruenling
Enzo & The Bakers
Christine Santelli
Special guest: Gina Sicilia
Guest MC: Kevin Kiley
Visit the website for date of next concert.
Click here to view photos from the event
Click here to view concert poster
This event is a partnership of several organizations working together in the belief that the Blues and the Square are the color and shape of the future. Click here to see the list of partners.
Click to read press release.
Opening Music Source:
Ella Fitzgerald, "The Jersey Bounce." All That Jazz. Pablo, 1989. |
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