For years, folks have been talking about creating a pedestrian mall in J.C., much like the ones at Times Square and Union Square in New York City. Well, this summer it happened—on the block that runs from Newark Avenue to Erie Street. On the Wednesday afternoon when photographer Alyssa Bredin and I were there, kids from the summer works program were painting planters, under the guidance of professional artists. The large number of restaurants, the proximity to the PATH station, the family-oriented neighborhood, and the traffic patterns all coalesced to make it a good idea, according to Councilwoman Candace Osborne. She says, “We’ve gotten tons of positive feedback.”—Kate Rounds
EMERGING JERSEY CITY JCMPedestrian Mall
