Raul Morales
Hoboken Rail Yards Statement
In these tough economic times, the City of Hoboken needs to have smart
economic development, which should include commercial, retail,
residential, and open space. It should focus on creating new jobs and
business opportunities, built with green technology to improve the quality
of life. It should also include affordable housing, to main the diversity of our
community. Any new development should conform to the character of the
area. The current plan proposed by NJ Transit for the Rail Yard project is
completely unacceptable, and would overwhelm our current infrastructure
and impose a greater burden on the taxpayers of Hoboken. The
development should include significant public open space, parks and
access to the waterfront. The primary objective of this plan should be the
restoration and preservation of the Terminal site. The scale of the
development should not have a negative impact on the rest of our City and
the quality of life of its’ residents. I know that we will be able to accomplish
all our goals without developing any building on the Rail Yards
Redevelopment Site higher than what is now within our community.
Vincent Addeo
Hoboken Rail Yards Statement
Any proposed plans being considered for the New Jersey Transit property
should include a combination of residential, retail, and commercial space
to generate new job and business opportunities for residents and local
businesses. The proposed plans should also incorporate a significant
amount of public open space and expand waterfront access. Infrastructure
improvements should be made that address conditions on the site and
within the City. The historic Hoboken Terminal should be rehabilitated and
revitalized as a new and exciting retail and entertainment place.
Affordable housing and work force housing should also be built to meet the
needs of Hoboken residents. As to the scale of the project, I strongly
believe that the size and height of the buildings should not have a negative
impact on the neighboring community and on the quality of life within the
City. The height proposed in the Transit plan should be dramatically
reduced.
Angel Alicea
Hoboken Rail Yards Statement
The Hoboken Rail Yard plan should be a balanced, mixed-use program,
that provides a variety of housing and business opportunities and
economic vitality for the City. The centerpiece should be the restoration of
the historic Train Building and the development of the Train Building area
as a retail economic area. Open space has to be an important element that
includes public access to the waterfront. At least 20% of the residential
development should be affordable to meet the needs of Hoboken
residents. The scale of development should be consistent with the urban
context along Observer Highway. Height and density should be of a scale
that does not have a negative impact off-site on the City’s quality of life.
The development should compliment the City’s existing communities.