1st Reading - Jersey City

11.-- DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTA. Redevelopment Plan ObjectivesRenewal activities for Liberty Harbor (hereinafter called "The Project") wil be undertaken inconformity with, and will be designed to meet the following objectives ofthis redevelopmentPlan:1. The elimimition of substandard buildings and ôther deteriorated and obsoletestructures, including dilapidated piers and bulkheads, and the elimination ofblightinginfluences such as incompatible uses.2. The improvement of the functional and physical layout of the project area forcontemplated new development and the removal of impediments to land disposition.3. The overall improvement of traffic circulation through the development of newvehicular and pedestrian circulation systems which provide for separation of vehicularand pedestrian traffic, as well as for maximum use of public transportation, including4.5.i6.7.8:9.10.a ferr stop.Creation of major new employment opportunities within a modern industrial park,including provision for new manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office, and"recreation activities and opportunities.'Creation by the State of New Jersey of a maj or new park on the waterfront that isresponsive to the urban needs of Jersey City and provides a suitable backdrop for EllsIsland and the Statue of Libert.The creation of employment and the expansion ofthe City's tourism sector.The creation of new residential development with ancilary retail and ancilarycommercial development, class 'A' hotels, and public and private recreátion facilties.Provision for redevelopment with minimum relocation of residents and business orindustrial concerns. Priority shall be given to persons and businesses displaced byproject activities.Coordination of redevelopment activities to provide a uniform attack on blight whichreinforces already existing renewaL. and improvement programs in adjacent areas inaccordance with a plan that integrates Libert Harbor with the remainder ofthe City ofJersey City. 'To promote balanced development in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, NJSA52:27D-311, arid the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ofthe Jersey City MasterPlan.B. Types of Proposed Redevelopment ActionsIt is proposed to substantially improve and upgrade Libert Harbor through a combination ofredevelopment actions. These wil include (1) clearance of dilapidated or deteriorated buildingsand structures; (2) retention and conservation of sound compatible uses which are not to beacquired; (3) assembly into developable parcels ofvacant, underutilzed or blighting parcels nowin scattered and varied ownership;(4) creation of additional land through fill and bulkheadingofland presently underwater; (5) prevention offlooding through use offill or other means to raiseland areas to safe levels; and (6) provision of a full range of public infrastructure necessary toservice and support the new facilities. '2