What We’ve Done

  • Succeeded in convincing New Jersey Transit (after a two year effort) to move the route of the Hudson/Bergen Light Rail Line to the western side of Hoboken.
  • Prevented construction of a new arena for the New Jersey Devils over the Erie Lackawanna train yards.
  • Successfully defeated proposals for high rise development on 1600 Park Avenue. The area is now designated as park space.
  • Prevented building on the piers in north Hoboken in conjunction with the Fund for a Better Waterfront
  • Fought mid-rise development proposals for 800 Jackson Street adjacent to the Hudson/Bergen Light Rail station
  • Joined with Hoboken Parks in a court case regarding 900 Monroe.
  • Partnered with the People for Open Government and succeeded in passing anti pay-to-play laws and other restrictive measures on developers in Hoboken.
  • Protested the use of eminent domain on Grand Street
  • Organized public meetings regarding Hoboken’s ownership of St. Mary’s Hospital (what is now the Hoboken University Medical Center).
  • Attempted to save historic buildings at the Maxwell House site and the old Clam Broth House.
  • Working to preserve as much of the Holy Innocents site as possible.