special improvement district

The Jersey City Police Memorial made its refreshed debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 22. - PROVDED BY EXCHANGE PLACE ALLIANCE
Dec 23, 2025

Police memorial restoration anchors placemaking in Jersey City

The Exchange Place Alliance has funded work on four statues, tying public art investment to a sense of place and district value.

The Exchange P:lace Alliance's work also includes displays, such as the window at the Public Storage building on 2nd Avenue. - PROVIDED BY EXCHANGE PLACE ALLIANCE
Sep 17, 2025

Exchange Place Alliance puts public art on display in Jersey City

The special improvement district is expanding its collection, revealing three new installations to NJBIZ, as well as its support for local artists and the neighborhood.

Exchange Place Alliance Director of Development and Operations Martin Schmid stands at the podium at the newly renovated pedestrian plaza, with the New York City skyline in the background. - EXCHANGE PLACE ALLIANCE
Apr 11, 2025

Exchange Place Alliance expands boundaries, impact in Jersey City

The downtown special improvement district's bigger footprint comes as the group has capital projects lined up, including for a new community center. NJBIZ spoke with board President Michael DeMarco about the change and what's ahead.

Spectators enjoy Haddonfield's Fourth of July parade.
Nov 22, 2024

4 downtown districts receive Main Street NJ designation

Special improvement districts in these four municipalities received the prestigious MSNJ badge, which aims to encourage and support the revitalization of business districts throughout the state with training and grant opportunities.

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Jul 26, 2024

Hoboken Business Alliance launches new event grant

The Special Improvement District is hoping to boost community engagement by providing financial support to producers and groups who wish to create unique and engaging experiences within the city.

On May 18, Jersey City officials cut the ribbon on a new park and playground adjacent to Grundy Pier.
May 19, 2023

New waterfront park, playground opens in Jersey City (updated)

Mayor Steven Fulop stressed that these types of public-private partnerships are essential to continue building the city with more resources and better facilities.

The “Pop-Up on Main” program is open to small businesses, both start-up and established, that are interested in setting up pop-up shops on Main Street in Hackensack.
May 18, 2023

Hackensack org offers free rent to fill empty downtown storefronts

The Main Street Business Alliance is looking for small businesses to "Pop-Up on Main," allowing them to set up temporary shops in the city's special improvement district.