Get to Know Your Neighbor Festival in Pedestrian Plaza

The City will sponsor 4 events in the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza with the theme of getting to know your neighbors. Food and drink from local restaurants and cleanup will be provided.

Estimated Cost: $12,000

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Improve Playground on Merseles Street behind Firehouse 5

The City will install tables and benches next to the playground for residents' enjoyment of the area.

Estimated Cost: $15,000

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New Flagpole at Exchange Place

A flagpole bearing the seal of the City of General Santos which is the sister city of Jersey City, will be installed alongside the other flags in Exchange Place.

Estimated Cost: $1,000

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Street Safety Campaign

The City will sponsor a Street Safety Campaign for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, drivers and all who share the road. This will improve awareness and educate pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, drivers etc. to proper behavior that would improve safety.

Estimated Cost: $20,000

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Environmental Classes in Mary Benson Park

The City will sponsor 4 events in Mary Benson Park to provide education and child friendly demonstrations for residents about the environment and also hands-on experience with the composting process.

Estimated Cost: $5,000

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More Planters at Crosswalks over Downtown

The City will install new planters with local plants at crosswalks around the downtown area for beautification and residents' enjoyment.

Estimated Cost: $30,000

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Trash and Litter Cleanup and Campaigns

A general Cleanup Initiative. The City will install new trash and recycling receptacles throughout Ward E, install several pet waste bag stations, and sponsor a campaign around cleanliness and litter prevention.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

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Pickup Soccer in Enos Jones Park

The City will sponsor soccer balls and provide for their storage for residents to use and enjoy in the park.

Estimated Cost: $1,000

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Water Fountains at J Owen Grundy Park

The City will install a water fountain with bottle filling station in J Owen Grundy Park.

Estimated Cost: $5,000

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Portable Toilets in Hamilton Park

The City will install 2 Portable Toilets in Hamilton Park and maintain them.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

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Benches Along Montgomery Street

The City will install 5 benches benches along Montgomery Street for residents' enjoyment.

Estimated Cost: $10,000

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Art Programs and Workshops in Pedestrian Plaza

The City will sponsor a single event in the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza with art programs and workshops hosted by professional artists alongside food for a "Taste of Jersey City” from local restaurants.

Estimated Cost: $20,000

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