Scott Katz, President of the Hoboken Events Committee, which was designed by architect John Nastasi. (Credit: Joseph Brosnan)
The city of Hoboken has had its good share of press in recent times. Between all the coverage of Sandy and the current investigation set off by Mayor Dawn Zimmer’s allegations of corruption in the Christie administration, Hoboken has done a good job of keeping itself in the public eye.
Nowadays, however, there is a new bright and shining reason to talk about Hoboken sitting right on Pier A.
In honor of Super Bowl XLVIII, Hoboken has erected a twelve-foot tall illuminated sculpture of the Roman numerals XLVIII overlooking the Hudson and Manhattan Skyline.
The sculpture was a concept thought of by the President of the Hoboken Events Committee, Scott Katz. Stevens’ own John Nastasi, a practicing architect and director of the Product-Architecture lab, designed the sculpture.
For the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Hoboken has kept the sculpture up to appease tourists and photography lovers alike. Flocks of people have been taking photos and sometimes just climbing on the structure.
The Hoboken Huddle, as the week-long event is called, has also struck up a partnership with the U.S. Curling Association.
Three lanes of curling have been opened on Pier A. The lanes are free and are available to the public each day from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Vendors have been stationed in the area as well to sell various goods and wares and includes the official Super Bowl XLVIII Fan Store, which is a must visit for any football fans.
The effort to create a significant presence in Hoboken for the Super Bowl is due to the constant efforts of Hoboken residents. Katz has been working along with neighbors in Hoboken to bring the event to life.
Unsurprisingly, Stevens students have also contributed a great deal of assistance with the Hoboken Huddle and will continue to do so throughout the week.
Students interested in assisting with the event had signed up prior to the event and have the job and privilege of managing and assisting with maintenance of the Huddle. Some students have taken positions as Curling Experts to assist with any newcomer wanting to try out the lanes set up on the pier.
Those worried about traffic and congestion during the Super Bowl weekend will be happy to know that there will be no street closings in Hoboken.
Though a good deal of traffic should be moving through the Hoboken PATH and train station due to the strict parking enforcements this year at the stadium.
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