Jersey City Advances Long-Delayed Sixth Street Park Project

Jersey City Advances Long-Delayed Sixth Street Park Project

Jersey City has moved forward with converting the Sixth Street Embankment into a nearly mile-long elevated park. The City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement that transfers the embankment’s open-space parcels to the city and establishes a path for redevelopment. The decision follows more than two decades of legal disputes and stalled efforts involving the historic rail structure. Key Takeaways Jersey City approved a settlement th…