In a move set to reshape the city’s cultural landscape, the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) has announced a transformative arts and residential development at 575 Summit Avenue, within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area. The ambitious project aims to merge historic preservation with bold architectural innovation, establishing what is expected to become the tallest arts-focused cultural center in the world.
At the heart of the development is the adaptive reuse of a historic church on the site, which will be restored in accordance with national preservation standards.
The 15,000-square-foot landmark will become JCTC’s permanent home, anchoring a soaring 31-story mixed-use tower that will blend cultural facilities with affordable housing for artists.
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At the heart of the development is the adaptive reuse of a historic church on the site, which will be restored in accordance with national preservation standards.
575 Summit Avenue, Jersey City. Image via Google Maps.
The 15,000-square-foot landmark will become JCTC’s permanent home, anchoring a soaring 31-story mixed-use tower that will blend cultural facilities with affordable housing for artists.
According to JCTC, the new complex will encompass more than 86,000 square feet of performing arts space, including a main stage theater within the restored church, a black box cinema, a dedicated dance venue, and a theater for children and families.
Additional amenities will include rehearsal studios, art galleries, educational classrooms, artist accommodations, and a rooftop event space offering panoramic views of the New York metropolitan area.
The upper floors will house 98 income-restricted live/work units for artists – totaling 75,000 square feet of residential space. The units will include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts designed to support creative professionals.