Bayonne 2015 and Bayonne 2015 and BeyondBeyond

A Planning PerspectiveA Planning Perspective

Momentum Changes

Interest from Developers has peaked Increase in inquiries on Housing, Industry

and Land From Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and

New Jersey ( Jersey City, Hoboken, Edgewater)

Banks want to loan money now!

Why are we looking to Develop?

We have Land right now bringing in 0 tax revenue or very low tax revenue

Timing is Right for Creating Buildings and bringing in Business

Structural Deficit in City Budget needs new tax revenue to Stabilize taxes

3 Year Window is Open for Developers

What also happens when we Develop?

House values GO UP! Restaurants and stores become more

profitable and sustainable More money is spent in Bayonne

Community = Broadway Revitalization Attracts more Business owners

Economic Investment exceeds 1 billion

743 million Bayonne Bridge Raising 170 million NJ Turnpike 14 A Includes 11 million road connection into MOTBY 100 million HBLRT extension to 8th St 4.8 million pedestrian bridge to MOTBY 55 million Royal Caribbean - an additional

expansion of the facility to include berth improvements to accommodate larger vessels, a new passenger ship terminal, and improved parking.

The PeninsulaThe Peninsula

Near TermNear Term The Pavilion Entertainment ComplexThe Pavilion Entertainment Complex Harbor Station North 425 units Harbor Station North 425 units Harbor Station West 325 unitsHarbor Station West 325 units Harbor Station East 300 unitsHarbor Station East 300 units

Transportation elementsTransportation elements FerryFerry Pedestrian bridge to HBLRTPedestrian bridge to HBLRT

The WaterThe Water’s Edge’s Edge

WATER TAXI TO NYCWATER TAXI TO NYC Ferry from MOTBY- PermittedFerry from MOTBY- Permitted Ferry to Elizabeth from Texaco (Concept)Ferry to Elizabeth from Texaco (Concept) Cruise Port Ferry to NYC (Discussions)Cruise Port Ferry to NYC (Discussions)

Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean

Cape Liberty Cruise PortCape Liberty Cruise Port Royal Caribbean (RCCL) has recently Royal Caribbean (RCCL) has recently

begun mobilizing for construction of the begun mobilizing for construction of the parking garage for the cruise operation. parking garage for the cruise operation. Construction is expected to be completed Construction is expected to be completed by the end of October 2015.by the end of October 2015.

Every time Cruise docks 1 million dollars Every time Cruise docks 1 million dollars is spent in the city of Bayonneis spent in the city of Bayonne

The Quantum of the SeasThe Quantum of the Seas

Port JerseyPort Jersey

Program Benefits 17.1 million truck trips Program Benefits 17.1 million truck trips avoided 998 million truck vehicle-miles-avoided 998 million truck vehicle-miles-traveled saved 18 million hours of traffic traveled saved 18 million hours of traffic delay avoided 142 million gallons in delay avoided 142 million gallons in diesel fuel saved 1.6 million metric tons diesel fuel saved 1.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided of carbon dioxide emissions avoided Results in a projected total economic Results in a projected total economic impact of 2,040 job years, $145 million in impact of 2,040 job years, $145 million in wages and $482 million in economic wages and $482 million in economic activity activity

The ParkThe Park

1040 Kennedy Boulevard/ Cali Futures1040 Kennedy Boulevard/ Cali Futures

Master Plan ExaminationMaster Plan Examination

Silk lofts – 85 UNITSSilk lofts – 85 UNITS

Around townAround town

Camelot 96 unitsCamelot 96 units

Broadway phasesto success

Creation of Business and Residential “Epicenters”

Redina - 80,000 square foot building Medical uses 5th St Pamrapo- 70 units with retail

BCB Plan/5BCB Plan/5thth Street Rehabilitation Street Rehabilitation StudyStudy

Projects ApprovedProjects Approved

Baker Residential – former Hi Hat Site 235 Baker Residential – former Hi Hat Site 235 unitsunits

Ave E - Bayonne Plumbing – 180 unitsAve E - Bayonne Plumbing – 180 units Rt 440 - 22Rt 440 - 22ndnd and Rt 440 Quick Check and Rt 440 Quick Check Broadway - Redina -80,000 sq feet Broadway - Redina -80,000 sq feet

-Delmonte Drive -Delmonte Drive Promenade (Texaco) 300 units (First Promenade (Texaco) 300 units (First

phase)phase)

Promenade Kaplan -300 units Promenade Kaplan -300 units Phase1 (Texaco)Phase1 (Texaco)

300 units Phase 1 Before Planning Board 300 units Phase 1 Before Planning Board

Projected RedevelopmentProjected Redevelopment

Avenue C at 30Avenue C at 30 thth Street (Redevelopment Plan Street (Redevelopment Plan Approved)Approved)

Rt. 440 - 31Rt. 440 - 31stst Street (Proposed) Street (Proposed) Broadway 19-21Broadway 19-21stst St Broadway (Proposed) 80 St Broadway (Proposed) 80

UnitsUnits Ave E - C J Murphy 50 units approximately Ave E - C J Murphy 50 units approximately

(Proposed)(Proposed) Broadway 477-481 Project (64 one and two Broadway 477-481 Project (64 one and two

bedroom residential units 14,000 sq ft ground bedroom residential units 14,000 sq ft ground floor retail)floor retail)

Bergen Brass Foundry FluitechBergen Brass Foundry FluitechBeforeBefore

East 22East 22ndnd Street Gateway Shopping Center Street Gateway Shopping Center

Hampton Inn ProposedHampton Inn Proposed

South Cove Commons Shopping CenterSouth Cove Commons Shopping Center

Hampton InnHampton Inn

South Cove Commons Hotel ExpansionSouth Cove Commons Hotel Expansion

Summary

Development tackles a lot of issues:Attacks Structural DeficitBrings Business and Amenities to BroadwayStabilizes TaxesHouse Owners have higher valued homes

Disclaimer

Maps and other materials are draft provided for illustrative purposes only

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Prepared by Department of Municipal Services Robert Wondolowski, Director Suzanne Mack, PP, AICP, Planner For James Davis, Mayor of Bayonne