Better Waterfront

@Hoboken_FBW

We believe that successful waterfronts begin with sound planning, time-tested urban design and an understanding that the water's edge belongs to the public.

Hoboken, NJ

Joined October 2012

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 10

Superior Court Judge Kimberly Espinales-Maloney denied motion for dismissal by Hartz and Township of Weehawken. FBW challenge to Hoboken Point project allowed to move forward. #hoboken #weehawken #hudsonriver betterwaterfront.org/wp-content/upl…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. Superior Court Judge Kimberly Espinales-Maloney denied motion for dismissal by Hartz and Township of Weehawken. FBW challenge to Hoboken Point project allowed to move forward.
#hoboken #weehawken #hudsonriver
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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · 18 h

We designed shade out of our cities. We can design it back in As heat waves sweep the planet, a new book called ‘Shade’ makes the case for more shade in our cities. The case for designing more shade into our cities - Fast Company share.google/BFZfBiPK0SDyqR…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. As heat waves sweep the planet, a new book called 'Shade' makes the case for more shade in our cities.

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 21

.#Hoboken keeps public in the dark re: development proposals for Garage B site NJ requires transparent, open process when it comes to bidding on public contracts as City is looking to designate a developer who contributed $19,200 to local campaigns betterwaterfront.org/the-city-of-ho…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. .#Hoboken keeps public in the dark re: development proposals for Garage B site
NJ requires transparent, open process when it comes to bidding on public contracts as City is looking to designate a developer who contributed $19,200 to local campaigns betterwaterfront.org/the-city-of-ho…

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 21

A New, Detailed Analysis of the Benefits and Trade-offs of Urban Street Trees in Las Vegas - DRI share.google/A6G55tpn6XFKpn…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. Earth is hotter than it has been in 125,000 years, scientists say, and Las Vegas continues to break temperature records. Planting and preserving the city’s street trees is one method that brings many...

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 20

"This summer, in particular, has been defined by a tragic surge in deadly flash floods across the United States, underscoring the escalating volatility of our warming world." | CNN share.google/lGVLh8MXM4gAsl…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. Summer has increasingly become a season marked by deadly disasters, underscoring the escalating volatility of our warming world.

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 20

'Also nicknamed the "Smartest Neighborhood in the World," it is a master-planned, sustainable, and affordable community that pays homage to the classic Dutch fortified towns, villages, and architecture of the past.' islands.com/1911377/tradit…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. To see how locals live in a modern Dutch town, visit this charming Netherlands community, nicknamed the "Smartest Neighborhood in the World."

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 19

"most U.S. states follow the principle that land below the high-tide line is public property. In Rhode Island, for example, members of the public may walk, fish, gather seaweed and “leave the shore to swim in the sea” on these beaches." nytimes.com/2025/07/19/cli…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. The growing battle over how to manage sea level rise turns partly on a legal principle set down in Roman times.

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NYC Parks@NYCParks · Jul 18

Every 10 years, NYC counts its trees - just like the US Census counts people! 🌳 Trees Count 2025 is our next big tree inventory, and we need your help to track every park tree across the city. Let’s map our urban forest together!

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 18

In Hoboken, the shoreline buzzed with activity. FBW, Resilience Adventures, Montclair State’s Traveling Water Science Lab, and others joined forces to engage the public with science, sport, and stewardship. #hoboken #ourwaterfront #hudsonriver betterwaterfront.org/17252-2/

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. In Hoboken, the shoreline buzzed with activity. FBW, Resilience Adventures, Montclair State’s Traveling Water Science Lab, and others joined forces to engage the public with science, sport, and stewardship.
#hoboken #ourwaterfront #hudsonriver
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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 18

Good news! This spring, a colony of migratory common terns, 34 in number, safely returned to a Hoboken pier and are building nests, mating and laying eggs 🐣 #ourtern #hobokenwaterfront #biologicalresiliency

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. Good news! This spring, a colony of migratory common terns, 34 in number, safely returned to a Hoboken pier and are building nests, mating and laying eggs 🐣

#ourtern #hobokenwaterfront #biologicalresiliency

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 17

Construction Begins on Essex-Hudson Greenway Connecting Montclair to Jersey City #nj #greenway #JerseyCity #montclair jcitytimes.com/construction-b…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. Construction is officially underway on the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile stretch of former rail line being transformed into New Jersey’s newest state park. State and local officials gathered M…

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 17

"Manhattan leads the nation by a wide margin: Nearly 60% of trips on the island are taken on foot or bike rather than by car, according to StreetLight." gothamist.com/news/were-walk… via @gothamist

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. The Northeast dominates the list, with New Jersey's Hudson County trailing just behind those four boroughs.

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 16

Photos from City of Water Day 2025 at the Hoboken Cove in Maxwell Place Park on July 12 located at the unique natural sand beach at this protected area of the Hudson River #cityofwaterday #hudsonriver #hoboken #ourwaterfront @Hobocobo betterwaterfront.org/photos-from-ci…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. Photos from City of Water Day 2025 at the Hoboken Cove in Maxwell Place Park on July 12 located at the unique natural sand beach at this protected area of the Hudson River
#cityofwaterday #hudsonriver #hoboken #ourwaterfront @Hobocobo
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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 15

Mark your calendars. This year's Connect the Waterfront fundraising party will be on Thursday, November 13!

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NY-NJ Harbor Estuary@harborestuary · Jul 11

July Tidal Exchange: A City of Water Day Exclusive! - mailchi.mp/hudsonriver.or…

Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 11

City of Water Day: Tomorrow come to the pier at 12th Street to view Hoboken's own colony of Common Terns & their hatchlings. Our Tern's Mr. Train will be there with a spotting scope to assist & explain from 9 am – 11 am #hoboken #commonterns betterwaterfront.org/join-us-for-ci…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. City of Water Day: Tomorrow come to the pier at 12th Street to view Hoboken's own colony of Common Terns &amp; their hatchlings. Our Tern's Mr. Train will be there with a spotting scope to assist &amp; explain from 9 am – 11 am
#hoboken #commonterns betterwaterfront.org/join-us-for-ci…

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 11

Hudson River Fishermen’s Association will be in #Hoboken on City of Water Day from 9 am to 1 pm: Free fishing clinic for all ages; catch, tag & release at the North Pier in Maxwell Place Park (at 12th Street) – Rods, reel and bait provided betterwaterfront.org/join-us-for-ci…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water sponsored by the Waterfront Alliance and NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program. Now in its 18th year, this event...

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 11

Does Brooklyn Need a New Waterfront Neighborhood? The risks and opportunities of turning 122 industrial acres over to developers. nytimes.com/2025/07/11/nyr…

Hoboken_FBW's tweet card. The risks and opportunities of turning 122 industrial acres over to developers.

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 10

Experience City of Water Day with an interactive app to share experiences and win prizes! Participants can post pictures, connect with others, and learn about waterways through a fun scavenger hunt. Use code "CityofWater2025" here: goosechase.com/download #CityOfWaterDay2025

Hoboken_FBW's tweet image. Experience City of Water Day with an interactive app to share experiences and win prizes! Participants can post pictures, connect with others, and learn about waterways through a fun scavenger hunt. Use code "CityofWater2025" here: goosechase.com/download

#CityOfWaterDay2025

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Better Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 10

At last night's #Hoboken Council meeting, the reso was withdrawn for lack of a sponsor. Councilman Russo who has received $6,600 in campaign contributions from Skylight, offered to sponsor but was told it had already been "carried." #GarageB

BBetter Waterfront@Hoboken_FBW · Jul 9

Hidden within tonight's #Hoboken City Council 1,000 page agenda package: a resolution to negotiate an agreement with Skylight Real Estate Partners for the Garage B redevelopment site. Administration is withholding info on this from public as well as Council members.

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