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Council approves two large redevelopment settlement agreements despite public opposition and pending litigation
Summary
The council approved redevelopment settlement agreements for projects commonly called Western Edge/CD4 and another block (CD5), drawing sustained public comment about density, parking deficits and legal challenges; attorneys for opponents said litigation remains pending.
Hoboken’s City Council voted to approve two redevelopment settlement agreements for large West Side projects (CD4 and CD5) after extended public comment and debate.
What passed: The two separate redevelopment agreements, presented as settlements to resolve long-running litigation over projects in the western edge of the city, were approved in a single vote. Attorneys and community groups who oppose the agreements warned of excessive density, inadequate parking and the risk that the settlement approach constitutes improper contract zoning.
Public testimony and legal claims: Arthur M. Neiss, an attorney with BD Patavano representing Palisades Cliffs Protection Alliance, told the council his clients had filed litigation challenging the settlement agreements and argued the projects “suffer from parking and…
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