Hoboken Connect is the largest master planned project in Hoboken to date and will deliver a mixed-use residential building with 386 apartments, 20% of which will be designated as affordable housing. a 21-story Class A office building with a rooftop terrace; 15,000 square meters of retail space; Public infrastructure improvements in collaboration with NJ TRANSIT and the City; and related investments in public open spaces, including additional pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle improvements.
There is tremendous potential for Hoboken to become a popular office location as companies from various industries look for space outside of Manhattan. With the flight to quality trend still ongoing and no new developments on the waterfront, Hoboken Connect is well positioned to offer today's tenants a unique office environment.
What is the construction timeline for completing the project?
Vertical construction of the residential component of the project began in December 2024. The first residential units are expected to be completed and ready for occupancy in 2027. As part of the multi-phase construction, LCOR plans to initially focus on residential and public infrastructure, including the renovation and restoration of the ferry terminal, bus terminal and Warrington Plaza, as well as transforming large portions of the city's right-of-way to accommodate intermodal connectivity and the Improve pedestrian experience.
The office building, a key component of the development, is expected to be complete once residential units are completed and an anchor tenant is secured.
Which AEC companies are involved in this project?
Architects: SLCE (residential), FXCollaborative (office), Beyer Blinder Belle (ferry port), Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects (Warrington Plaza and Hudson Place).
Construction: Consigli (residential), Hunter Roberts (infrastructure improvements).
Key Development Partners: Governor's Office, State of New Jersey; NJ TRANSIT, City of Hoboken, NJ; Port Authority/PATH, Hudson County, NJ; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
What are the sustainable features of this project?
Sustainability is at the heart of Hoboken Connect. The development incorporates several eco-friendly features and design principles including:
•Transit-Oriented Design: Hoboken Connect is strategically located near multiple public transportation options, including PATH, ferries and bus routes, reducing the need for personal car ownership and promoting a more sustainable, walkable lifestyle.
•Energy efficiency: The residential and office buildings should be equipped with green roofs. The on-campus office building will seek LEED Gold status, and the residential building will seek LEED Silver status and will feature a geothermal system that will be the first of its kind in New Jersey.
•Sustainable Design: The residential building is designed to use approximately 40% less energy than comparable communities in the New York metropolitan area through electrification of the HVAC and hot water systems. Heating, cooling and hot water needs are met by a geothermal ground loop consisting of 66,850 foot deep geothermal wells and electric heat pumps. Additionally, no fossil fuels are consumed on site.
•Sustainable construction: The structure of the residential building is designed to use cast-in-place prestressed concrete. Prestressed concrete requires significantly less steel reinforcement and concrete, resulting in a significant reduction in the building's carbon emissions.
•Public space improvements: The project includes the creation of a new pedestrian plaza that will serve as a social and environmental benefit to the community. By transforming a parking lot into a vibrant public space, LCOR helps reduce impervious surfaces, improve stormwater management, and enhance the aesthetics of the area.
• Historic Preservation: The Hoboken Terminal renovation includes an element of historic preservation to ensure the terminal remains part of the region's cultural identity while being modernized to support sustainable transit options.