Nowadays, Apple is practically a mass market brand disguised as a luxury brand.

Anyways, Queens Center has an Apple Store even though it’s a low/mid-tier mall.

If anything, Newport has more going for it considering it’s surrounded by some of the highest income census tracts in Hudson county. For example, the median household income in the Powerhouse area is over $200k. Meanwhile, Queens Center is in a solidly blue collar/middle class area.

I searched for grove pointe, looks like it's quite expensive (>3k)..

Not a clothing chain, I only buy my locally hand made artisanal clothes 😤

You can also take it a step further by shopping at the Microcenter in Paterson. 5% discount on their card + just 3.5% sales tax.

DID YOU JUST MENTION TRUMP?!?? I AM TRIGGERED!!!!!!!!

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And if they built retail on the first floor or 2 of the buildings that would take the malls place it probably wouldn't even be that large of a decline in retail square footage.

Agree regarding apple, but in a way in think malls like Newport may be more successful in the long run than “destination” malls.

Mall traffic generally has been declining for a while but, due to its location, Newport is really a combination of traditional mall and local neighborhood shopping in a fairly convenient (and walkable) location. I wonder if that will help them overcome the problems higher-end malls that require a “special trip” suffer from.

If you want real savings, shop at target with a Target branded card. You will get the standard 5% discount, plus the lower sales tax, for an equivalent 10.8% discount.

I really like that. The idea is that, as currently designed, the mall “disrupts” the neighborhood, creating an artificial barrier between Hamilton Park and Newport. One of the goals of the grid approach is to remove that barrier and integrate the neighborhoods, which I think is a great idea.

It'll be like 1.5 years of construction. 2-3 years of quiet. Then 1.5 years of construction. Followed by more quiet...

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Also how often are people even going to the Apple Store? They sell products that should last for multiple years.

Unless someone is constantly going to the tech support part of the store the difference between getting to Newport and WTC is a pretty small inconvenience.

I love when the renderings make it seem like it's situated in a beautiful big open space

So you should worry about the rest of the plaza because it's going to take years of construction for them to finish that area. Don't rent there if you don't like dust and noise

I’ll bet that most of the people who would shop there would otherwise shop at one of the Uniqlo stores in NYC.

Better to have them spend money in JC and support jobs here rather than in NYC.

Just a reminder that if you get bit by ANY animal, you should get a rabies vaccine immediately. If you wait until you start showing symptoms it's too late.

The master plan for Jersey City includes breaking up the mall into several plots to be redeveloped.

>he 41-acre Newport property, which includes 130 retail stores, sits roughly four blocks off Hudson River waterfront. The master plan draft proposes to re-establish its street grid by extending Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and 10th streets — which end at Marin Boulevard — and to “simplify” Mall Drives East and West for pedestrians to reach the waterfront area walled off by the mall.

>The city intends to work closely with Newport mall’s owner, the Simon Property Group, and all stakeholders on any future plans, Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. She said the proposals in the draft are based on community feedback, “but nothing that would transpire without support from the current property owners.”

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>Simon spokeswoman Ali Slocum said the company hasn’t yet been approached by city planners, but it’s “committed to Jersey City and look forward to this collaboration. Newport Centre will continue to evolve, adapting to meet the needs of consumers and will continue to support the community for years to come.”

>The master plan draft provides a neighborhood-by-neighborhood glimpse into how the city could evolve over the next 20 years. The plan looks to revise open space and land use. The drafts had been available on the city’s master plan web page for recommendations and comments until Aug 2, but it was taken down on Aug 10.

So no actual plans yet.

Sales taxes are lower in NJ, especially if in an urban enterprise zone like JC.

It’s a decent savings when you’re spending $1-2k on something, which is why I try to buy Apple stuff at Best Buy in JC versus going to one of the Apple stores in NYC.

https://www.nj211.org/no-heat-complaints

Call the number under Jersey City. They are part of the Resident Response center which is through the City. Do not let your land lord push you around on something that is their requirement by law, this includes insulation and making sure the heaters actually push heat.

Seems like a huge AP risk that isn’t worth it.

Majority are conditioned to already take the commute into the city and make their purchases there.

They still charging you to park there? That was always the reason I either went someplace else or when I lived near by, would walk.

100% they build them one by one. Look at how the first two VYV towers went up.

It's the last brick and mortar Sears in NJ. I go in there every now and then. It's bleak.

Yayy more chains/fast fashion in a city that has no need for any! 🙂🙂

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