Help me, I'm poor.

Sometimes it's not easy to pick up and go. I'm sure they'll do what's best for them.

Nope.

Rent control is nearly universally reviled by economists across the political spectrum. Practically every place that has enacted strict rent control measures also has long waiting lists for housing because price controls exacerbate shortages.

The eminent domain idea doesn’t work because the US constitution (see the 5th and 14th amendments) requires state and local governments to pay just compensation to the owner of the land that is taken. That money has to come from somewhere. Good luck getting people to shoulder another huge property tax increase to pay for that. That would be political suicide for any politician who proposes such a plan.

Not even close.

Labor laws and employment laws still apply, and especially in blue states are reasonably well enforced.

>The US doesn’t have a cheap source of labor like that

Mexico would like a word.

Not sure how that makes better transit not helpful? Obviously if you have both it will be ideal but there are many reasonably dense places with bad commute times.

You might want to read the sign a little closer…. “By Honshu”….

Meghan, have you seen Harry's interviews recently (like this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGuSUtNnjx/)? Some very important issues he's focusing on. Very admirable!

I agree with other comments about government involvement in expanding supply as a holistic long-term solution.
In the short-term, it's a big city. Greenville, the Heights, Lafayette, Bayview--there are still affordable places to be had. They won't have all the amenities that DT has right now, but still safe neighborhoods with their own character and charm.

Total BS. Just walked past it this morning while the doors were open and it is nothing short of baffling that it remains a massive construction site inside. I will be surprised if it opens by Summer.

Thank youuuuu!! I hope someone chimes in on this

Better transit doesn’t matter if the zoning doesn’t change.

Many NJ suburbs still have huge minimum lot sizes, setback requirements, and other limitations on density that that make it so that the only things that get built are McMansions and expensive townhouses.

Skinner's Loft used to be a solid spot for brunch dates and first dates. Good, solid menu, good beers on tap, and decent wine list. Service was always great, too. Haven't been in a while, so perhaps someone else can chime in with a more up-to-date take.

Cheesecake Factory is superior I don’t care what anyone says

And Amy wasn’t drunk!

I gotta know if I can buy their eggs

They have a ton of free Jersey City post cards in the New Jersey room (I think that's on the second floor) of the Jersey City public library main branch. One has a picture of the Lincoln Park fountain and one has a picture of NJCU but there's a few others to choose from. Last I went a couple weeks back they were just out on a table with a note saying to help yourself

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They have a ton of free Jersey City post cards in the New Jersey room (I think that's on the second floor) of the Jersey City public library main branch. One has a picture of the Lincoln Park fountain and one has a picture of NJCU but there's a few others to choose from. Last I went a couple weeks back they were just out on a table with a note saying to help yourself

Which under construction buildings downtown have tax abatements? The city stopped issuing new abatements downtown years ago.

Also, an abatement doesn’t mean that zero money is paid to the city. Abated properties make a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to the city.

was there a lot of drama?

Perfect! Thank you!!

I like this idea. I think even with less demand to work in the office, clearly, people still want to be near the city. Has there been any serious proposals for a north-south path line?

Maybe Mathews or Hamilton Inn if you're going well after opening. But at opening no. I always try to do brunch right at 11 and have never had an issue.

Reservations needed at any of those places?