Tower Approved for Embankment

The city approved a 47 story tower was for the eastern end of the Sixth Street Embankment between Manila and Erie Streets, paving the way for high-rise development through the historic Hamilton Park neighborhood. The tower will have 347 units of housing and 470 parking spaces in a the six story parking deck.

The city reached a compromise with the developer who will bring affordable housing to the downtown. 140 units of section 8 housing will be constructed on part of the embankment between Monmouth and Jersey Avenue, providing housing for the city's neediest residents. Meanwhile, the last segment of the embankment will be converted into a dog run.

Trump Bringing Boardwalk Fun To Highrise

Ever inventive, The Donald is looking to turn an ordinary luxury high-rise building into one more appropriate of the Trump name: Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino. The double tower rising just south of the powerhouse could offer a taste of Atlantic City, but without all the senior citizens and all-u-can-eat buffets. Sources indicate that Trump is lobbying the state for an allowance to have the Trump Towers, Jersey City, operate as an extension of Trump Hotel & Casino. Recent reports have indicated that Atlantic City's casinos have seen a slump in revenue as new gambling spots open closer to New York. Trump's building would literally be a PATH stop away from Manhattan.

Vice Presidential Towers Announced for Newport

The Dan Quayle will be the center piece to the newest addition to Newport in Jersey City, the Vice Presidential Towers. The Dan Quayle is a proposed sixty story tower, though despite expectations, will probably not be taller than thirty. Joining the Quayle will be the Walter Mondale and Spiro Agnew. The Albert Gore, planned as the western most tower, will have river views in ten to fifty years, depending on how rapidly rising seas engulf the other towers.

Sunbathing, Walking Banned From Hamilton Park

Citing safety as a main concern, a number of activities have been banned from Hamilton Park, including walking, running, and sunbathing. With a depleted ozone layer, sunbathing has become extremely dangerous as ultra violet light can damage skin and cause sever burns. Residents who run or walk through the park have the risk of spraining an ankle or worse. Fun was banned from the park years ago, though only recently have signs been installed allowing city police to enforce the ordinance.