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05/30/2026

Hoboken continues to lead by example when it comes to , using innovative projects like ResilienCity Park to combine and high-quality public space. 🌳 By integrating , , stormwater storage systems, pumps, and other forward-thinking solutions, the City is demonstrating how communities can adapt to while enhancing quality of life for residents. ☔

Nishuane Group is proud to work alongside a municipality as innovative and forward-thinking as the City of , which continues to set the gold standard. Read more: https://landscapearchitecturemagazine.org/resiliencity-park-by-olin

OLIN employs playful topography and stealth infrastructure to blend people-centered programming with improved stormwater management.

05/29/2026

Sports Illustrated recently visited Hinchliffe Stadium to explore the history, cultural significance, and remarkable restoration of the City of Paterson's one-of-a-kind landmark. 🏟

They met up with stadium developer BAW Development's Baye Adofo-Wilson to talk about the triumphant revival of Hinchliffe and how this early American arena played a great role in Negro Leagues history.

Nishuane Group provided in support of this project and is proud to have been part of the approval process that helped bring this iconic landmark back to life! ✨

🎥 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67RVUogGVOo

Hinchliffe Stadium stands as one of the last remaining Negro Leagues ballparks in America. In this episode of Stadium Wonders, Sports Illustrated explores th...

05/27/2026

Coming up June 10-12, the 2026 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference hosted by New Jersey Future & the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association is just around the corner! 📅

Nishuane Group Principal & Managing Partner Michèle Delisfort will be part of a panel session on "Achieving Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All in New Jersey: An Action Agenda for the 2026 Legislative Session" on June 12th at 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM. 🏘

Moderator:

▪ Sunyoung Yang, Program Manager, NJ Future Great Homes and Neighborhood for All (GHNA)

Speakers:

▪ Al-Tariq Witcher, Managing Director of External Affairs, Fair Share Housing Center
▪ Michèle Delisfort, Principal & Managing Partner, Nishuane Group
▪ Peter Rosario, President & CEO, La Casa de Don Pedro

More details and registration info here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc26/sessions/SES0J7Q4PY2IXZ4OK

05/25/2026

From all of us at Nishuane Group we wish you a very happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and to recognize the lasting impact those sacrifices continue to have on our communities and our nation. 💜

05/23/2026

Developer Pedro Gomes recently secured Zoning Board approval for a 15-story, 140-unit residential tower 273-275 Orange Street and 76-78 Nesbitt Street in the City of Newark, NJ - City Hall located within the Broad Street Station redevelopment area.

Designed by the Musial Group and with planning support from Stonefield Engineering and Design, this is one of two significant projects from along Orange Street from the Gomes Group helping to redefine this emerging gateway to the City. 🌆

Read more: https://jerseydigs.com/273-orange-street-newark-development/

A mere weeks after Pedro Gomes had his first high-rise approved in Newark, the developer had a second tower approved, this time reaching 15 stories.

05/21/2026

And we're back with more of GWW's Library Corner! 📚

Expanding on our recent reflections on the importance of libraries, Nishuane Group Founding Principal George Wheatle Williams recently had the opportunity to tour Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library (Yale University Library) in New Haven ahead of the “Launch,” the Advanced Studio at Yale School of Architecture. Guided by James Fullton III, the visit offered a deeper appreciation for libraries not simply as repositories of books, but as some of the most important civic and academic spaces we have access to.

Originally designed by architect James Gamble Rogers and opened in 1931, Sterling Memorial Library is celebrated for its extraordinary Gothic Revival architecture, remarkable craftsmanship, and more recently, its thoughtful restoration efforts that have carefully preserved the building’s historic character while adapting it for modern academic life.

From hidden architectural “easter eggs” woven throughout the building to the painstaking, context-sensitive restoration work completed over the years, the library stands as a testament to design excellence, stewardship, and the enduring importance of spaces dedicated to learning and community. 💜

05/20/2026

Earlier this month ground was broken on a new senior community at 1033 Willow Avenue in the City of Hoboken. The six-story development will deliver 36 deed-restricted units for residents 55 and older, marking the City’s first new senior affordable housing project in more than 30 years, helping ensure longtime residents can remain in the community. 👴🏾

Nishuane Group was proud to play a role in advancing this important project, having reviewed the application back in 2024, which required Site Plan Approval with D-5 density and D-6 height variance relief, along with bulk and area variances. A central focus of the application was the delivery of 36 age-restricted affordable housing units, reinforcing the project’s strong community benefit and its role in expanding housing options for seniors in .

Read more here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-breaks-ground-on-first-fully-affordable-housing-building-in-over-30-years

The Willow to deliver six stories of residential units for seniors

05/19/2026

The City of Orange Township runs on Dunkin'. 🍩

Back in March, we stopped by the new and improved Dunkin' at 529 Main Street for a site visit, following their remodel and prior to the grand reopening festivities set for April 29th.

Dunkin’s new next-generation location in Orange brings updated interiors, digital kiosks, mobile pickup areas, and an innovative beverage tap system designed to create a faster and more convenient customer experience. The 1,800 SF location also celebrated its grand reopening with a $5,000 donation to Crown Work Inc., a nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for children in historically marginalized communities through the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation. 💰

Read more about the new store design here: https://njbiz.com/dunkin-free-beverage-giveaways-nj-remodels/

05/16/2026

Just because it’s affordable doesn’t mean it can’t be visually interesting. The Village of Heulebrug in Belgium is a perfect example of how thoughtful architecture, strong urban design standards, and diverse housing types can create that feels human-scaled and connected to the surrounding community. 💜

Read more: https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2026/05/04/neighborhood-combines-affordable-housing-design-excellence

Village of Heulebrug, Knokke-Heist, Belgium, challenges the status quo of architecture and affordable housing, influencing City policy. DPZ CoDesign won a Merit Award in the Neighborhood, District, and Corridor category of the 2026 CNU Charter Awards.

05/15/2026

East Orange, say hello to 21 North Park Street, which was approved by the East Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment earlier this week. 👋🏾

The former Harris Diner at 21 North Park Street is set to be transformed into a new four-story mixed-use development featuring 15 residential units above nearly 2,000 SF of ground-floor commercial space, including a proposed health food store and medical office. The project will also bring upgraded landscaping, EV charging stations, bicycle storage, pedestrian improvements, and on-site parking to this highly visible corner near the border with Orange.

More importantly, the development gives new life to an underutilized property by introducing housing and neighborhood-focused retail. 🛍 Plus, the project helps strengthen the streetscape while creating a transition between the surrounding commercial uses and nearby residential neighborhood.

📷 Rendering courtesy of ECG Architects, LLC