NJ Transit and LCOR officials joined city leaders to break ground on the latest upgrades for the Hoboken Connect project at Hudson Place and Warrington Plaza this week.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Today represents a transformative milestone for Hoboken as we break ground on the revitalization of Hudson Place and Warrington Plaza, turning a historically underutilized area into a vibrant, accessible public space for all to enjoy,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
“This project preserves the character of this historic corridor while modernizing it for everyday use, whether it be for daily commuting or outdoor programming. With major upgrades to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and solutions to long-standing flooding issues, we are working together to create a safer, more resilient connection to Hoboken Terminal and the waterfront.”
The Warrington Plaza area and adjacent Hudson Place, east of River Street, will be fully reimagined as a welcoming public space designed for daily community use and special programming.
The newly upgraded plaza and Hudson Place area will feature extensive pedestrian and bicycle improvements to enhance access, as well as infrastructure improvements that eliminate frequent ponding and flooding, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
“NJ TRANSIT is excited to advance these critically important access and resiliency improvements as part of Hoboken Connect,” added NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri.
“Together with the new bus facility under construction, the ongoing Long Slip project and related capital upgrades to the Terminal and Yard, Hoboken will be a more connected, resilient and accessible gateway for the City and broader region.”
The work is part of the larger Hoboken Connect redevelopment initiative, a mixed-use public-private partnership with NJ TRANSIT and LCOR designed to reimagine southeastern Hoboken.
“Breaking ground on Hudson Place and Warrington Plaza marks a major step in the Hoboken Connect redevelopment,” noted LCOR Senior Vice President Brian Barry.
“In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the City of Hoboken, we’re transforming a dated transit area into a dynamic public space, revitalizing a historic gateway and enhancing connectivity for the community.”
In addition to the Hudson Place and Warrington Plaza upgrades, Hoboken Connect includes a rehabilitated Hoboken Ferry Terminal with an indoor retail and event space, a new NJ TRANSIT Bus Terminal, and a mixed-use 386-unit building on Observer Highway.
This project designates 20 percent of the units as affordable housing and 5,000 square feet of new retail, as well as a 21-story, 704,355-square-foot office building at the intersection of Hudson Street and Hudson Place.
There are also green roofs, a geothermal energy system, and other sustainable design elements aimed at LEED certification.
Construction of the Warrington Plaza component began this week. Starting on or around July 20th, Hudson Place, east of River Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic.
LCOR will maintain access to Hoboken Terminal and the PATH station during construction.
Anticipated construction activities will occur between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and will include the following:
• Test pitting and excavation work
• Pile driving and drilled pile installation through October
• Debris removal
• Installation of a new storm line
• Installation of new lighting and planters
• Installation of bicycle infrastructure and raised pedestrian plaza
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