Jersey City area mimics Upper West Side

A former industrial area in Jersey City is on its way to resembling the Upper West Side. The first condo tower in the 80-acre Liberty Harbor North redevelopment area is going up alongside a new light rail stop and the commuter ferry terminal at Pier 11 in Jersey City. The 321-unit tower is part of a plan for the neighborhood hailed as an example of New Urbanism. more [NYT]