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.