News

Capital Programs

Street Scape Project

As can be seen by anyone visiting the District new buildings are being built at a frenzied pace, changing the look of the area for the better. In conjunction with this process, the HDSID is currently working with the City of Jersey City for a new face of Historic Downtown’s major thoroughfare: Newark Avenue. The improvements include new lighting, street furniture, sidewalks and repaving. Please check back often for updates.

Read more at Hudson Reporter.com

Download the HDSID Plan (PDF, 604 KB)

Download the Jersey Ave Perspective Rendering (PDF, 248 KB)

Marketing

Advertisng Subsidy

The HDSID continues the Ad Subsidy Program, allowing members to receive up to $1,500 in ad subsidies based upon their advertising budget. Please call the office for details. All local advertisers are familiar with the program and should inform you of the details when they sell you ad space. This gives our precious local business the opportunity to advertise in more publications at a reduced rate, please take advantage!

Operations

Clean Team

American Clean and Safe is our Clean Team and the are hard at work! Aziz, our supervisor, is a wonderful addition to the HDSID as is his team. The Clean Team fills their day sweeping the sidewalks in our district, picking up the litter along the streets and curbs, weeding where necessary, graffiti removal as well as supporting us during the wonderful events. If you notice any specific problems in your area please let us know. Also remember that you are also responsible for the front of your building! Lets work together to make our district clean and beautiful! Thanks.

HDSID in the Press

WNYC – 12/1/2009

Main Street Returns to Grove Street Follow up, Jersey City

WNYC – 10/26/2009

Main Street Returns to Grove Street, Jersey City

Hudson Reporter – 10/14/2009

A Super Supper for All

Made With Love Organid Bakery and Cafe

 

New York Magazine – 11/20/2006

If You Lived Here, You’d Be Cool by Now

Ever get the feeling that the New York of your dreams is happening...

Hudson Reporter – 11/20/2006

A NEW Newark Avenue?

Redevelopment plan considered; neighbors want more info...

Hudson Reporter – 9/16/2005

Eat late – City Council introduces ordinance to increase Downtown restaurant hours

The City Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday to increase the operating hours...

Hudson Reporter – 8/5/2005

Getting an I.Dea about the S.I.D. Historic Downtown business district sees changes

What the heck is an S.I.D? And how does it bring business...