Hoboken residents are invited to a special meeting by the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission, where the commission will unveil an architectural survey comprised of over 1600 properties within Hoboken. The meeting will take place on April 3 at the Hoboken Public Library (500 Park Avenue) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
This seven-month-long, recently completed intensive-level architectural survey was sponsored by the NJ Historic Preservation Office and conducted by AECOM. It provides a much-needed update to the existing information on properties within the districts. In addition, this data will help Hoboken’s Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission make informed land use decisions in accordance with the Master Plan, local ordinance and Municipal Land Use Law.
During the presentation, AECOM staff will explain the process of conducting the intensive survey and how a better understanding of the historic resources that comprise the historic district will enhance the community’s understanding and ability to prepare for, and recover from, future storm events.
In addition to the survey forms, the project has produced an historic overview, two public meetings, and an intensive-level survey report. It will also make recommendations regarding New Jersey and National Register eligibility for resources in and adjacent to the National Register (NR) eligible Hoboken Historic District.
The last Hoboken citywide survey of buildings was conducted in 1979.
This project was made possible through US Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program funding.
