Jctexan

Jctexan OP t1_j8y98fd wrote

Reply to comment by JeromePowellAdmirer in Why is planning allowing this building? Eli5 by Jctexan

A)no one claimed every high-rise resident, but data shows most are disconnected and the area needs actively engaged residents. B)data shows otherwise C)don’t agree with your argument re more units = lower taxes (take a look at the taxes from 2010 to now) but pretending that’s true, I’m not suggesting fewer units, I’m suggesting same number of units in more buildings on the same lot (and less concrete). Parking minimums are a different argument (and most healthy cities are doing away with them).

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Jctexan OP t1_j8y4kod wrote

Reply to comment by 0730x in Why is planning allowing this building? Eli5 by Jctexan

Here are a few articles and some studies. It makes sense when you consider all aspects. Buildings aren't built in a vaccuum - theyre' built in neighborhoods and affect the residents. But even if they were, high-rises aren't better. Even if you solve the heat issue environmentally, there are mental health implications, business implications, school implications, etc. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-25/to-cut-carbon-think-low-rise-buildings-not-skyscrapers
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-021-00034-w
https://theconversation.com/cities-and-climate-change-why-low-rise-buildings-are-the-future-not-skyscrapers-170673
https://crosscut.com/2016/11/high-rises-run-counter-to-the-citys-environmental-goals
https://global.ctbuh.org/resources/papers/download/2354-the-environmental-impact-of-tall-vs-small-a-comparative-study.pdf

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Jctexan OP t1_j8y0qi9 wrote

Reply to comment by 4th-Ale-Or-Lingas in Why is planning allowing this building? Eli5 by Jctexan

It’s a lovely building that absolutely doesn’t fit in with the neighborhood, keeps its residents disconnected from the goings on in the neighborhood, and blocks light to a park. I’m all for multiple mid-rises on that same plot creating the same number of units. High-rises don’t make for good neighbors. Mixed-use mid-rises do!

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Jctexan OP t1_j8xywgx wrote

Reply to comment by DavidPuddy666 in Why is planning allowing this building? Eli5 by Jctexan

Love the density a mid-rise would bring, and the developer could make almost as much money (or more, not sure how much the deeper dig costs). High rises don’t bring the benefits of density that mid rise does. Happy to link to a bunch of studies, but easy enough to just google benefits of mid-rises over high-rises. This makes no sense. Even hardcore YIMBYs don’t want a 17 story building because they don’t benefit the neighborhood.

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Jctexan OP t1_j8xwop7 wrote

Reply to comment by FloatingWeight in Why is planning allowing this building? Eli5 by Jctexan

Mid-rises are good for neighborhoods; density is good for neighborhoods, 17-story buildings are not - look at the data. High rises are not environmentally or neighborhood friendly. This developer can put just as many units ($$$$) over multiple mid-rise buildings on that same lot. This will look ridiculous, bring in disconnected residents in that area which desperately needs engaged residents. The area is not getting taller, they allowed some taller buildings next to the freeway and abutting Liberty Science Center. But 17 stories in this quaint historic area is absurd.

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Jctexan t1_j6j3xo9 wrote

Reply to Renting in Jersey City by nixcholas99

I'm a realtor if you have specific questions about how the process works (or sometimes can or should work). There are many ways to find an apartment - including Zillow if you have time to research, call around, etc. Don't give anyone any money until you have verified that they actually own the apartment, or have the legal right to rent it. Lots of scams out there.

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Jctexan t1_j24c1yz wrote

Reply to Moving to Jersey City from UK by BerryFit3491

I think you would prefer downtown JC (Montclair and Maplewood/SO are better suburbs with walkable downtowns, but you will need a car). But downtown JC is probably what you’re really after lifestyle wise. Tons of restaurants, bars, gyms, etc all walkable. I wouldn’t bother with a car, I would just rent as needed on weekends or take the train though US trains pale in comparison to Europe.

I’m a realtor and would be happy to help you find what you like and can do virtual tours to help you get a feel for an area. I think you’ll prefer the ease and charm of downtown Jersey City.

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