Jersey City Continues to Surprise!
About once a week I take some time to drive slowely through the streets of Jersey City into neighborhoods that retain the Pre War and Art Deco charm that has helped me fall in love with this place I live in. (and helps me hate New Jersey just a little bit less). Aside from people pouring their heart and soul into restoring these homes and buildings, larger scale developers tackle the more insurmountable projects. Three of the most thrilling real estate developments that are currently well underway include
Each has sought a diamond in the rough and taken the risk of developing a historic landmark in a rundown neighborhood. Far (relatively speaking) from the vibrant and well established waterfront areas to the east of the NJ turnpike, these projects are thrilling in that provide anchors for redevelopment in areas that are in dire need. Jersey City, by comparison to Hoboken, is much larger and more diverse, yet it's growing up in a way that sets it apart from its dimunitive nieghbor. Its taken on a life that is much more Manhattan like with it's residential sky scrapers (Trump) and big name corporations (Chase, Goldman etc)
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