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Council reviews final concept design for Tom Oliveri Park; city says grants will cover costs
Summary
Hoboken officials presented a final concept design for the 5,000-square-foot Tom Oliveri Park pocket park, emphasizing inclusive play features and grant funding that planners say will avoid new costs to city taxpayers.
The City of Hoboken presented a final concept design for Tom Oliveri Park during a public hearing at the city council meeting, outlining an accessible playground, a redesigned splash/spray pad and preservation of existing tree canopy. The park, located on Willow Avenue at Thirteenth Street, was renamed in 2019 to honor tenant-rights advocate Tom Oliveri.
Director Gonzalez presented the design and said the plan reflects input from more than 400 residents gathered through surveys and public meetings. The design includes two connected play structures with an accessible safety surface, a redesigned water spray area, preserved murals to be restored and integrated, planting beds to protect…
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