Wishlist for the Heights
Folks I am just throwing this into the ether to try to manifest these things in order of my interest in them:
-business owner should convert one of the Wyndhams behind the heights into an upscale gym facility with pool, shuttle, kids creche and bathhouse (steam/sauna/etc.) function.
-a shuttle service should be sponsored by the city/our wards between Secaucus junction and the heights JFK, Central Ave and possibly Palisades and Paterson Plank corridor. There is already good connectivity to Jsq and Hoboken but this would be an immediate value add for cross regional commuters. This would be a 200-400k investment which is completely doable for the city, esp if riders paid. It would support property values too and offset some of the anger about the taxes. https://ezride.org/transportation/shuttles/
-sustainability- JC Heights should create more community food solutions (vertical gardens), provide innovative green energy programs (solar fencing for homes). More Citi bike stations too.
-beautification credits: give blocks which self-organize and create HOAs across the blocks that invest in city aligned beautification goals a tax credit. Engage service providers in ensuring their poles and wires are better maintained and upgraded.