NJCDC is a full-service organization working to transform the City of Paterson into a thriving, diverse and sustainable city for current and future generations.
Paterson has struggled to retain its prominence as an important American city, despite having an array of largely untapped resources - from the high concentration of beautiful beaux-arts buildings, to its rapid access to the interstate and nearby global commerce centers, its proximity to New York City, and the rich history associated with the birthplace of the U.S. Industrial Revolution.
At NJCDC, we believe in driving positive neighborhood change through sustainable and community-centered revitalization throughout our city. We seek to address all of the elements necessary for comprehensive neighborhood revitalization, including strong schools, safe and affordable housing, youth development, job training, and resident-led advocacy.
We believe Paterson has both a rich history and a promising future. We understand Alexander Hamilton's vision for the birth of a "national manufactory" here in Paterson to ensure our fledgling nation's economic independence, and we earnestly believe that Paterson can reinvent itself and once again become a leading center of commerce.
NJCDC works collaboratively with partners throughout the public and private sectors to undertake initiatives designed to foster hope, opportunity, and tangible benefits for all Patersonians.
