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Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing

This week, Hoboken agreed to end a long-standing policy that limited access to certain affordable housing units to Hoboken residents only. The change comes after a settlement with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and Division on Civil Rights, which found that the residency preference had a discriminatory impact, particularly excluding applicants from nearby, more…
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Navigating the Waters of Urban Development
A Legal Perspective on Waterfront Revitalization In the bustling cities of Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey, a legal storm is brewing that highlights the complex interplay between urban development, housing affordability, and the rights of tenants and landlords. The Waterfront Project (WFP) has watched closely as three of the nation’s largest landlords have initiated…
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A Free Legal Center Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey since 2013.
WFP has provided free legal services and housing counseling to low-income families and individuals across the county.
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