jersey city reservoir - preparing for the future
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Jersey City Reservoir No. 3
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliancewww.jcreservoir.org
2006
The City & Alliance applied for and received a $300,000 grant from the Hudson County Open
Space Trust to develop a Preservation Plan.
Produce an Historic Structures Report
Assess the stability of structures
Create stabilization plan
Submit nomination to NJ Register of Historic Places
Create a Concept Design for the future
Purpose
Selection Process
A formal vendor selection process was conducted. 21 teams responded to our Request
for Proposals.
World-class Team
John Milner Associates
Preservation Architects
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
Landscape Architects
Robert SilmanAssociates
StructuralEngineers
WeidlingerAssociates
CivilEngineers
Explored the history of the site
Documented Existing Conditions
Engineers tested and scanned the structures
Tested water
Established priorities and costs for stabilization
Defined overall costs for the development
Historic Structures Report
Historic Structures Report
Existing Conditions / Buidings and Structures Conservation Assessment
Historic Structures Report
Cultural Landscape Conservation Assessment
Historic Structures Report
Cultural Landscape Conservation Assessment
Historic Structures Report
Cultural Landscape Conservation Assessment
Historic Structures Report
Cultural Landscape Conservation Assessment
Historic Structures Report
Preliminary Environmental Sample Report
Historic Structures Report
Stabilization Drawings
Historic Structures Report
Stabilization and Schematic Cost Estimates
Submitted our application to NJ Register.
Getting added to the Register makes it easier to get funding and protects the site by requiring any development to be approved by the State.
On April 10, 2012, the nomination was approved and The Reservoir was added to the NJ Register
Now will go on to Federal register
NJ Register of Historic Places
Establish a vision of what the future could look like for The Reservoir
Retain the beauty and unique character of The Reservoir
Increase the ability for more residents to access and use The Reservoir
schools, boating, walking, gathering, resting, fishing, etc.
Concept Design
Schematic Design Concept
Increased circulation
Stabilize buildings for mixed use
New buildings for boat storage, restrooms, and an office
Special new spaces
A New Peninsula adds space for people to gather, rest, picnic.
This is a possible vision. We have a long way to go.
YOU are part of making this happen.
Concept Design
The Reservoir is safe from demolition.
Start fundraising in significant ways.
Work with City to move forward
Conduct activities to keep the public engaged
Work with education partners to make The Reservoir useful and accessible
Today
For more information:
www.jcreservoir.org