A vacant lot near one of Jersey City’s largest green spaces looks like it will finally get a proper revitalization as local officials have greenlighted plans that have been in the works for years.
Jersey City’s Zoning Board recently approved an application to revamp several plots at 136 Delaware Avenue. The properties, situated not far from Lincoln Park, run from the road’s corner with Gauthier Avenue and are mostly vacant, besides some surface parking.
A prior plan for the properties that was approved way back in 2016 is the basis of the newest approvals, but the development will differ a bit from that version. According to testimony given by the developer’s attorney at a March Zoning Board meeting, the company behind the plan changed aspects of the project after meeting with the community to address their concerns.
Designed by Emara Ghobrial Architects, the five-story development is set to top out at just over 54 feet tall. The ground floor of the property will consist of a parking garage that will be accessed on Delaware Avenue that includes space for 52 cars…