Hat City Lofts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Event Information
Description
HANDS celebrates a neighborhood revitalization milestone with the completion of Hat City Lofts – the adaptive reuse of blighted factories transformed into vibrant affordable loft living and creative economy commercial space.
Join HANDS, New Jersey Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, the Hon. Dwayne Warren, Mayor of Orange Township, HANDS Executive Director, Luther Flurry, government officials, funders and partner organizations, residents and business owners on May 31st, 2018 at 10am in the courtyard of Hat City Lofts (formerly the F. Berg Hat Factory) at 475 South Jefferson Street, Orange, NJ. for a ribbon cutting celebration marking the project completion.
Located in the Central Valley Redevelopment Area, the redevelopment of the F. Berg Hat Factory serves as a catalyst to accelerate a renaissance in this neighborhood and beyond. HANDS has transformed historic 1864 and 1907 structures, originally built to house hat manufacturing, now revived with the energy of excited residents and makers in a new creative economy by creating 32 loft condominiums and commercial arts and studio spaces.
Light refreshments and a building tour will be provided.
Organizer HANDS
Organizer of Hat City Lofts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Established in 1986, the mission of HANDS is to empower the residents of Orange and neighboring communities to create neighborhoods of choice-places where people can and do choose to raise their families and run their businesses. By targeting the most pivotal properties for development, engaging citizens and other stakeholders, and leveraging investments of time and funds, HANDS has stabilized neighborhoods and created long term, sustainable change. The vision of HANDS is to create a just and beautiful city where the community can thrive. Drawn to work in neighborhoods with untapped or underutilized assets, HANDS amplifies the voices of community members who are regarded as underrepresented or unheard. We look to engage individuals and communities to better their city, create a healthy physical environment, and increase and diversify economic opportunities for all.
The work of HANDS combines strategic redevelopment of deteriorated properties with comprehensive planning, advocacy, leadership development and community building. Great neighborhoods depend on a network of committed individuals and organizations. HANDS is a nonprofit corporation and a chartered affiliate of NeighborWorks® America.
