The Jersey City Council reviewed a resolution asking the planning board to consider utilizing eminent domain of the Heights University Hospital land after its closure during yesterday’s caucus meeting.
“The redevelopment process has to start with the City Council authorizing the planning board, which will then obviously authorize us to conduct the study based on state statute … We would make a determination … It’s very regulated,” Planning Director Tanya Marione explained.
“The planning board would review the study, make a decision … This gives us the power to study it with the power of eminent domain.”
Marione also noted she has been in touch with the property owners already…