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'''Journal Squared''' |
'''Journal Squared''', or '''J2''', is a retail and 3-tower residential complex under construction at [[Journal Square]] in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/08/going_up_journal_squared_construction_in_jersey_ci.html|title=Going up! Journal Squared construction in Jersey City (PHOTOS)|publisher=|accessdate=5 July 2016}}</ref> Upon completion, the complex will consist of a 54-story, 60-story, and 70-story building. The project broke ground in October 2014 with the first building topping out in December 2015 at 54 stories and 574 ft (175 m) that will include the some of [[List of tallest buildings in Jersey City|tallest buildings in the city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/08/07/new-development-planned-for-journal-square-would-include-the-citys-tallest-tower-fundamentally-change-the-neighborhood/ |title=Featured News » New Development Planned for Journal Square Would Include the City’s Tallest Tower, Fundamentally Change the Neighborhood |publisher=The Jersey City Independent |date=2012-08-07 |accessdate=2013-12-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/08/construction_on_proposed_journ.html |title=Three residential towers to change the landscape of Journal Square, officials say |publisher=NJ.com |date=2012-08-15 |accessdate=2013-12-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/11/29/49269/ |title=Featured News » City Settles Lawsuit with Robinhood Plaza, Permits 42-Story Zoning for Property Along Summit Ave |publisher=The Jersey City Independent |date=2012-11-29 |accessdate=2013-12-31}}</ref> and [[List of tallest buildings in New Jersey|tallest building in the state]]. The tallest building in New Jersey is the commercial Goldman Sachs office tower in Jersey City at 781 feet.<ref>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_breaks_ground_for_states_tallest_apartment_building.html</ref> |
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==Site== |
==Site== |
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The site of the project is adjacent to the [[Journal Square Transportation Center]] on [[Summit Avenue (Hudson Palisades)|Summit Avenue]] across from the [[Hudson County Administration Building]], the county seat of [[Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County]] and the [[Newkirk House]], the oldest extant building in the county. |
The site of the project is adjacent to the [[Journal Square Transportation Center]] on [[Summit Avenue (Hudson Palisades)|Summit Avenue]] across from the [[Hudson County Administration Building]], the county seat of [[Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County]] and the [[Newkirk House]], the oldest extant building in the county. |
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==Design== |
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The project has been designed by [[Handel Architects]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Journal Squared | publisher = Handel Architects | date = | url = http://handelarch.com/projects/project-main/journal-sqaured-main.html | accessdate = 2014-01-10}}</ref> |
The project has been designed by [[Handel Architects]] and Hollwich Kushner.<ref>{{cite news | title = Journal Squared | publisher = Handel Architects | date = | url = http://handelarch.com/projects/project-main/journal-sqaured-main.html | accessdate = 2014-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hwkn.com/projects/journal-squared/|title=Journal Squared|publisher=Hollwich Kushner November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/high-density-housing-rises-in-a-historic-part-of-jersey-city-n-j-1470240804|title=High Density Housing Rises in a Historic Part of Jersey City|publisher=The Wall Street Journal August 2016}}</ref> |
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The project consists of three towers, and a mix of office, residential, and retail, although the project will be chiefly residential, with 2,000 new units. One of the main components is a large plaza occupying a portion of the lot, providing a focal point for public gathering and much needed open space in an area that is densifying quite rapidly. As development pressures continue to rise, Jersey City should continue gaining substantial verticality. |
The project consists of three towers, and a mix of office, residential, and retail, although the project will be chiefly residential, with 2,000 new units. One of the main components is a large plaza occupying a portion of the lot, providing a focal point for public gathering and much needed open space in an area that is densifying quite rapidly. As development pressures continue to rise, Jersey City should continue gaining substantial verticality. |
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Revision as of 22:48, 29 November 2016
| Journal Squared | |
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| General information | |
| Type | residential highrise |
| Location | Pavonia Avenue Journal Square Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°43′52″N 74°10′25″W / 40.73111°N 74.17361°W |
| Construction started | 21 October 2014 |
| Completed | October 2016 projected 1st tower |
| Height | |
| Roof | 94.80 m (311.0 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Handel Architects Hollwich Kushner |
| Developer | Kushner Real Estate Group |
Journal Squared, or J2, is a retail and 3-tower residential complex under construction at Journal Square in Jersey City, New Jersey[1] Upon completion, the complex will consist of a 54-story, 60-story, and 70-story building. The project broke ground in October 2014 with the first building topping out in December 2015 at 54 stories and 574 ft (175 m) that will include the some of tallest buildings in the city[2][3][4] and tallest building in the state. The tallest building in New Jersey is the commercial Goldman Sachs office tower in Jersey City at 781 feet.[5]
Site
The site of the project is adjacent to the Journal Square Transportation Center on Summit Avenue across from the Hudson County Administration Building, the county seat of Hudson County and the Newkirk House, the oldest extant building in the county.
Funding and abatements
Journal Squared is project of Kushner Real Estate Group. It was first approved by the city council in December 2012 and was later granted a 30-year tax abatement and $10 million in bonds.[6] [7][8][9][10]
Design
The project has been designed by Handel Architects and Hollwich Kushner.[11][12][13] The project consists of three towers, and a mix of office, residential, and retail, although the project will be chiefly residential, with 2,000 new units. One of the main components is a large plaza occupying a portion of the lot, providing a focal point for public gathering and much needed open space in an area that is densifying quite rapidly. As development pressures continue to rise, Jersey City should continue gaining substantial verticality.
See also
References
- ^ "Going up! Journal Squared construction in Jersey City (PHOTOS)". Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Featured News » New Development Planned for Journal Square Would Include the City's Tallest Tower, Fundamentally Change the Neighborhood". The Jersey City Independent. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Three residential towers to change the landscape of Journal Square, officials say". NJ.com. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Featured News » City Settles Lawsuit with Robinhood Plaza, Permits 42-Story Zoning for Property Along Summit Ave". The Jersey City Independent. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_breaks_ground_for_states_tallest_apartment_building.html
- ^ "Jersey City council awards 30-year tax break for Journal Square towers". Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Featured News » New Development Planned for Journal Square Would Include the City's Tallest Tower, Fundamentally Change the Neighborhood". The Jersey City Independent. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Three residential towers to change the landscape of Journal Square, officials say". NJ.com. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Featured News » City Settles Lawsuit with Robinhood Plaza, Permits 42-Story Zoning for Property Along Summit Ave". The Jersey City Independent. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/24067521/article-Abatement-deal-approved-for-1-850-unit--Journal-Squared--complex--Many-residents-concerned-about-length--terms-of-deal-with-developers--
- ^ "Journal Squared". Handel Architects. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
- ^ "Journal Squared". Hollwich Kushner November 2016.
- ^ "High Density Housing Rises in a Historic Part of Jersey City". The Wall Street Journal August 2016.