August 2nd, 2006

1. Henkel Site School Field
6 acre park in Master Plan downsized by City to allow for proposed new schools. Proposed fields for school use only.

2. Community Center and Pool (11th & Madison)
Promised: In 1999 by former Mayor Russo.
Promised Again: In 2005 by Mayor Roberts.

3. Mid-town West Park
Portion of 6 acre park in Master Plan including soccer field lost by zoning board variance approval for 12 story high-rises.

4. 800 Jackson & 600 Harrison Parks
Neighborhood parks in Master Plan lost by City deal with redeveloper for high-rises and land sale by NJ Transit.

5. Southwest Park
6 acre park in Master Plan vanishes in Mayor Roberts plan. No park, no pictures, and no plan to fund, buy or build a park.

SW residents respond by proposing plan to provide 6 acres park and six story buildings.

6. 1600 Park/Weehawken Cove
10 acre park in Master Plan downsized. City deal with Toll Brothers mandates passive park on City owned portion of cove rather than active bal fields. in January 2006, City acquired 1600 Park site for a park. Residents awaiting long promised park design meetings

7. 16th Street Pier Park
Park in Master Plan for entire pier downsized to half the pier. What’s the developer deal on the other half of the pier?

8. Maxwell House
Six acre park in Master Plan loses baseball field. Developer deal with City replaces baseball field with commemorative plaque and mandates passive fenced in lawn.

9. Pier C
Two acre pier park in Master Plan planned and funded in 1990s under former administration. Park design done under Roberts administration. Construction underway.

Tell your neighbors now before more of the following occurs! Download a printable copy of our public flyer here.

See below for comparison’s between the HPO Plan and the Roberts’ plans for the town!

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