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Fund for a Better WaterfrontWe are an advocacy nonprofit org writing about urban planning, landscape design, public policy & public parks. Our primary focus has been on Hoboken & its waterfront.
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Hoboken’s success as a vibrant urban village began with Col. Stevens’ 1804 Plan
Hoboken has been dubbed the “miracle mile.” With about 60,000 residents in just 1.25 square miles, it is the fourth most densely populated city in the United States. Yet its predominantly 3- to 5-story walkup buildings—many constructed more...
Jane’s Walk May 2, 2026: Seeing Hoboken Through Jane Jacobs’ Eyes
The Jane’s Walk Festival is celebrated in over 500 cities worldwide. Join FBW for Jane’s Walk Hoboken — Seeing Hoboken Through Jane Jacobs’ Eyes — on May 2, 2026. This one-mile tour will be led by FBW Executive Director Ron Hine. Reservatio...
Hoboken "mutz" suffers stunning loss to Gouda at Rank the Cheeses event
Hoboken’s beloved fresh mozzarella—“mutz”—suffered a stunning defeat at the April 13 Rank the Cheeses event. Gouda prevailed. Really? How many people are buying Gouda at Hoboken delis compared to fresh mutz? Perhaps the outcome reflects a m...
Landscape design for Hoboken’s Columbus Park still shines 108 years later
Walking through Columbus Park, one is struck by the pavilion, designed to be the centerpiece of the park, and the massive London Plane trees planted throughout. The roof cornice of the pavilion projects out six feet, supported by heavy cypr...
Shorebirds of NJ Meadowlands & Hoboken waterfront are indicative of ecosystems’ resilience
Double-crested Cormorants in the NJ Meadowlands.
Most Hoboken residents have no idea that a colony of Common Terns—gray-and-white migratory seabirds with black caps—has quietly made a home right in town. Just steps from the popular Pier 13...
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Successful waterfronts start with a plan. That’s what we did in 1990 with our Plan for the Hoboken Waterfront that includes a continuous, public park along the Hudson River. Our posts cover urban planning & design, urban policy and the environment.
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