Economic Development and Urban Revitalization Projects
Hudson Street Neighborhood Improvement Program
The City of Hackensack has targeted the Hudson Street Neighborhood as an area in need of redevelopment. Hudson Street is considered a "Gateway" Corridor, and now, an even more critical entranceway for the new County Administration Complex which is situated at the north end of the roadway. Anticipating increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the City has initiated a number of projects designed to improve the entire area.
1 - Hudson Street Beautification MBA developed a successful transportation enhancement application to advance a street-scape along the Hudson Street corridor.
2 - Facade Improvement Program MBA has applied for community development funding to initiate a Façade Improvement Program along Hudson Street.
3 - CRA Designation MBA is working with the County of Bergen Community Development staff to explore designation of Hudson Street as a Community Redevelopment Area.
4 - NPP Program MBA has prepared and submitted a Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) Application to the Department of Community Affairs for the Hudson Street Neighborhood.Hackensack Economic Development and Strategic Vision
The City of Hackensack, NJ is currently implementing an economic redevelopment strategy for the Bergen County seat. MBA, Inc. is working with the City Manager's office to identify and secure funding to implement the required planning for economic development and transportation projects. MBA responsibilities include working closely with City staff to advance projects to the County and MPO capital program and coordinating with the City's Economic Development Commission. A key focus of this effort is on the identification of transportation projects that will enhance mobility and goods movement within the downtown and link economic nodes and neighborhoods.
Main Street Business Improvement District
The formation of a Business Improvement District (BID) is one of the most effective tools for developing public-private partnerships in revitalizing communities. MBA, Inc has been retained by the City of Hackensack to develop a BID for its Main Street corridor. This will include all the services to implement a BID within a one year time-frame covering elements such as working with the business community and City council, preparing the findings and ordinances and developing -- with the business community -- the proposed rate of contribution.
Hackensack/Bayonne Parking Implementation Plan
With the assistance of NJDOT, Hackensack and Bayonne will begin a one year process to complete a parking implementation plan that will be used as a model for other communities dealing with some of the same parking issues. Both Hackensack and Bayonne are Urban Aid Communities facing similar challenges in the areas of transpiration and economic development. Parking is one of the central issues facing these two communities. Both Bayonne and Hackensack are directly impacted by the two largest state investments in Rail (HBLRT and Secaucus Transfer), both have redeveloping commercial districts where parking issues are critical, and both have sited parking as the number one complaint raised by residents and visitors alike. Muller Bohlin Associates has developed a scope of work to advance the parking implementation plan that these cities will complete. MBA will act as project manager for the effort. The result will be a comprehensive parking implementation plan that these cities can pursue.
