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Council approves conveyance of 247 First Street to redevelopment agency; residents urge city to consider parkland
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance conveying Block 11401 Lot 14 (247 First Street) to the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency for redevelopment. Public commenters urged the council to consider converting surplus city‑owned property downtown into parkland or pocket parks to relieve crowded playgrounds.
The Jersey City Municipal Council adopted an ordinance conveying a city‑owned parcel at 247 First Street to the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, drawing public comment urging the city to consider converting unused parcels into parkland.
City Ordinance 25‑053, described at second reading as authorizing conveyance of Block 11401 Lot 14 (street address 247 First Street) to the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, was the subject of…
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