Dear Resident,
The Bayfront Redevelopment Project is set to be the largest mixed-income community in our region, and it will be the lynchpin for the revitalization of Jersey City’s south and west sides.
We have worked to ensure the 100-acre site, located along the Hackensack River waterfront, will prioritize affordable housing, create jobs for Jersey City during and after construction, and transform what was once a contaminated site into a model for sustainable development. The site will be smartly developed as a transit-oriented, mixed-use community with a publicly-accessible waterfront path and park.
Most importantly, Bayfront will reshape the mold for future large-scale projects, with the most affordable housing of any private mixed-income community of this size in the country. In concert with our residents’ needs and expectations to create equal housing opportunities for all, with the fruition of this project’s vision, Jersey City is demonstrating to the country what is possible when we don’t let the typical boundaries limit our development.
Sincerely,
Steven M. Fulop
Mayor
2025 Groundbreaking
On Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, I had the honor of joining the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, members of the City Council, and our community to break ground on Bayfront Promenade—the first major step in transforming the Bayfront site into something truly extraordinary. This six-story, 210-unit mixed-use development will rise on the southeastern edge of the property along the Hackensack River, right off Route 440.
What makes this especially exciting is that Bayfront will set a new national standard—with the highest percentage of affordable housing in any private mixed-income community in the country. This is a proud moment for Jersey City, and just the beginning of what’s to come.
Photos by Jennifer Brown/City of Jersey City
Project Updates
From ROI-NJ.com: Jersey City mixed-use development approved for Aspire Tax Credits by NJEDA Board
Bayfront Promenade, a mixed-use development to be located on Jersey City’s West Side, was approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board to receive Aspire tax credit awards....
Redevelopment Master Plan Highlights
Up to 8,000 Residential Units with Over 19 Acres of Open Space |
340,000 sf of commercial retail, a new school, firehouse and light rail station |
Public River Walkway and Kayak Launch |
3,000 ft of riverfront walkway with public access to river |
Hudson Bergen Light Rail Stop |
Approved light rail station and possible ferry service to Manhattan, Kearny Point, Ports of Newark and Elizabeth. |
35% Affordable Housing (2000 Units) |
An inclusive community that will complete the transformation of the West Side. |
Pedestrian-oriented, Bike Friendly, Automobile-Convenient |
Promote transportation e ciency to reduce vehicle distance traveled. |
Sustainable Development, Resilient Infrastructure and Energy Efficiency |
Green building standards, energy and water efficiency, heat island reduction, and infrastructure energy efficiency. |
Bayfront is the largest-ever mixed-income development in the Tri-State area.
Bayfront will transform the once contaminated site along the Hackensack Riverfront into the centerpiece of the West Side revitalization. The plan is designed to maximize the economic benefits to Jersey City and its taxpayers while prioritizing affordable housing, localized hiring opportunities during and after construction, and sustainable “green” development.
Phase 1 Highlights
Phase 1 includes 1,092 units, 2 parks
Phase one consists of the development of four parcels within the area upon which a total of 1,092 units will be built in multifamily residential buildings—35 percent of which is affordable and workforce housing.
Public River Walkway Along the Hackensack River
Bayfront will transform the once contaminated site along the Hackensack Riverfront into the centerpiece of the West Side revitalization. The plan is designed to maximize the economic benefits to Jersey City and its taxpayers while prioritizing affordable housing, localized hiring opportunities during and after construction, and sustainable “green” development.
Extension of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail expansion to Bayfront will consist of a half-mile extension from the system’s West Side Avenue station to a new terminus station near the Hackensack River. The work will involve constructing an elevated rail bridge over Route 440 to complete the expansion.
Family-friendly, Mixed-income Neighborhoods with 35% of Affordable Housing
35% of Bayfront’s units will be designated as affordable and workforce housing as part of an effort to facilitate a truly mixed community. Within the Pennrose/Omni site, all of the affordable units will be set aside for those who make up to 60% of the Average Median Income (AMI), while the BRP development site will be a blend of 28 units at 30% AMI, 28 units at 40%, 28 units at 50%, 28 units at 60%, 28 units at 80% and 53 units at 120%.
Sustainable design and resilient infrastructure
Buildings throughout the Plan Area are required to be constructed for longevity and effectiveness in order to address these issues through green building standards, energy and water efficiency, heat island reduction, and infrastructure energy and materials efficiency.
In addition, central to Bayfront’s vision is a coastal resiliency approach is to create a resilient shoreline that adapts to the changing climate while maintaining essential functions of wave and water level protection.
The Bayfront Redevelopment Area will require large new energy flows to Jersey City’s west side to accommodate the planned construction of up to 8,000 residential units and 965,000 – 1.6 million square feet of commercial and retail space. PSE&G will expand its capacity to serve by installing subsurface energy delivery lines (wires and pipes) as a local distribution grid within the area roadways, upgrading nearby substations and switching equipment, and making arrangements for delivery of a long-term supply of electric power and natural gas to meet the expected loads.
To plan for the predicted increase in extreme storm events impervious surfaces throughout the Plan Area will be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Both gray and green stormwater infrastructure practices are proposed to be implemented throughout the Plan Area with the goal of reducing runoff volume during these more frequent storm events. With its location along the Hackensack River, the Bayfront Area is in a unique position to integrate green stormwater management measures to replicate the natural hydrology and water balance of the site.