Jersey City Turns Scrapped Pompidou Site Into Affordable Housing at Artwalk Towers

The move follows an audit that found nearly $20 million in consultant spending plus a $250 million deficit.

Overview

Mayor James Solomon said the city will work with Kushner Real Estate Group to replace the planned museum space at 808 Pavonia Avenue with income-restricted apartments within Artwalk Towers.
The two-tower development by KRE and Silverstein Properties calls for 55- and 49-story buildings totaling 1,189 units, none initially designated as affordable.
Specific details for the affordable component — unit count, income thresholds, and timing — have not been released.
The project, located across from the Journal Square PATH station, is already underway after KRE secured $175 million in construction financing in late 2024.
KRE received a 30-year tax abatement under the prior administration for dedicating 100,000 square feet to the museum, and the city is now exploring community space in the revised plan.