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Posted on August 19, 2020 in News
After multiple requests to the city, we were provided a list of current and future flood mitigation projects that the Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is working on or has planned. For context, here is the reply from Mayor Steven Fulop:
“I asked the MUA for a list of the flood mitigation projects we are working on citywide and I thought it would be helpful to share with you. I know this infrastructure was neglected for decades by previous administrations in the city so our administration has invested a considerable amount of money to catch up and improve the system – but the challenge is that none of them are overnight fixes. You can see though that we do have some depth and breadth on the projects we are tackling and we do think they should make a big difference for residents.” – Mayor Steven Fulop, via email on July 30th, 2020
The mayor’s office and MUA will also be reviewing recently flooded areas to see if any other projects should be considered and added to the list.
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Posted on August 19, 2020 in Events, News
This challenge is designed as a way to embrace the healing power of nature and encourage the collaborative aspect of Walk_Bye. Nature Walk is the theme, and an international open call to celebrate nature in and around urban areas focused on the collaborative aspect of people around the globe connecting to and documenting nature in whatever way they feel inspired.
Walk_Bye™, the Jersey City Parks Coalition (JCPC), and the Office of Cultural Affairs invite you to make a collage, a drawing, a sculpture, a cut paper piece, a maquette, or a photograph: any media at all. The completed entry form below should be sent to us by September 4, 2020. Shortlisted entries will be printed on large vinyl posters and hung at parks in all six wards of Jersey City. No fee to enter.
The Open Call is to participate in Walk_Bye™ at the Jersey City Arts and Studio Tour (JCAST). This year it will take place from October 1st through the 4th (read the wrap-up from last year’s event). The aim is to bring artists together from around the world to interpret nature. Approved submissions will be printed on large (approximately 2 x 3 foot) vinyl posters, and hung in one of the 28 parks part of the Jersey City Parks Coalition.
Submission counts as permission to reproduce for usage by Walk_Bye and its partners. Posters will be auctioned off at $100 per poster to raise funds for the Jersey City Parks Coalition at some point after JCAST ends. Artists retain ownership of intellectual property.
Please email [email protected] with any queries.
Please help us promote our event with your park groups and social media.
JCAST 2020: Nature @Walk_Bye Event
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Founded in 2005, the Jersey City Parks Coalition is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that assists in the development and maintenance of Jersey City’s parks and public spaces. The mission of the Jersey City Parks Coalition is to empower residents to develop, renovate, use and maintain their community parks and public spaces of Jersey City; thereby revitalizing neighborhoods and lifting communal and human spirits.
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Posted on August 19, 2020 in Events, News
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour with 4 days full of art!
This year we bring the art to you!
Experience gallery exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and performances from the comfort of your own home.
Check back for more updates on exciting programs we’ve got planned for JCAST’s big anniversary year.
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About JCAST
The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) was developed from an event rooted in artists’ studios, retailers and other downtown spaces, including the historic 111 First Street art collective, into the City’s premier cultural event. For nearly three decades, the tour has attracted thousands of art aficionados from New York, New Jersey and beyond to tour hundreds of art and performance spaces.
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Posted on August 16, 2020 in News
Did you miss our meeting this month? You can watch it anytime on YouTube (below). Please also “subscribe” to the VNA YouTube channel to be notified as soon as new videos are available!
Village Neighborhood Association Community Meeting – Monday, August 10th, at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Agenda:
- COVID-19 Updates
- Census 2020
- JC Master Plan Vision
- JCMUA Flood Mitigation Projects
- Development Case Study: 98 Colgate
- Virtual Meeting Updates
- Open Forum