Presentation for Ignite Redevelopment session.

1. Tactical Urbanism in Jersey City
Presented by: Barkha R Patel, Jersey City Planning Division
New Jersey Future
Redevelopment
Forum, 2018
Credit: Jersey City Upfront

2. Tactical Urbanism in Jersey City
Presented by: Barkha R Patel, Jersey City Planning Division
New Jersey Future
Redevelopment
Forum, 2018
Credit: Jersey City Upfront

3. Tactical Urbanism is
an approach to
neighborhood
building that uses
short-term, low-cost,
and scalable
interventions and
policies to catalyze
long term change.
Tactical Urbanist’s Guide vol. 1

6. Source: Tactical Urbanist’s Guide vol. 1

8. Shipping
Pallets
Plywood
Traffic Cones
Bicycle Racks
Umbrella
Tables & Chairs
Plants
Chalk
Astroturf
$0 - 500
BORROWED
(from City)
PURCHASEDBORROWED
(from local business)

14. CHALK LINE PAINT PAINT
ROLLERs
FOIL-BACKED
TRAFFIC TAPE
WAYFINDING
SIGN
TRAFFIC
CONES
FLEXIBLE
DELINEATOR
PLANTS TABLES & CHAIRS UMBRELLA
Source: Tactical Urbanist’s Guide vol. 1

15. High Impact of a low cost,
short term curb extension:
1. Shortened crossing distance
2. Limited exposure to
vehicles
3. Lowered turning speeds
4. Reclaimed ~40% of
roadway without
impeding traffic
5. Gathered data in real time
6. Adjusted design for more
permanent installation

17. Source: Tactical Urbanist’s Guide vol. 2

18. 2013: brand new crosswalks 2016: cars take over

19. September 2017:
City’s tactical response
November 2017:
test, evaluate, update

20. Source: nj.com