Support Open Spaces - Hackensack City Council Meeting

With
input and support from the community, the Hackensack Main Street Business
Alliance (Upper Main Alliance) has worked with several city administrations
over the last 11 years to bring about comprehensive downtown development. 
With one major project under construction and at least two large-scale projects
being proposed, our shared vision is finally becoming a reality.  But we
still need your help. 

The
next step is to ensure the creation of downtown open space.  On Tuesday night, May 6th, Hackensack’s
Council will decide whether to transform an under-utilized municipal parking
lot on Atlantic Street into a park and small amphitheater.  This project
is important because it signals Hackensack’s willingness and ability to provide
a modern, lively, downtown atmosphere found in other, competing downtown
housing markets.   The space is well-designed, preserves plenty of
parking spaces and its costs will eventually be covered by future tax revenue
generated through development. Opponents may not realize how necessary “open
space” is to a downtown.  All independent experts who have experience in
creating great downtowns agree that open space is vital. As the development
community looks at Hackensack for potential investment opportunity, we know
they consider open space an extremely important issue. The park’s creation
sends a message that the City is serious about its commitment to our downtown.
More importantly, this open space allows all Hackensack residents to
enjoy their Main Street and the excitement that a vibrant city center will soon
offer. 

Park
opponents have already managed to sideline a vote, so we need  your
support on this issue NOW. Please attend Tuesday’s
Council meeting and let your elected
officials know that you Support Open Space in your Downtown.  With
more than 10 years invested in this effort, we know we must take a stand. We
also need your voice to be heard.

 Where
& When:  7pm,
Tuesday, May 6, 2014, City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack.

Jerome J. Lombardo, Chairman

Upper
Main Alliance

www.uppermain.org

Questions: info@uppermain.org