will be balanced and sustainable, with new parks, upgraded public facilities, and transportation improvements that will benefit the entire community.” Hoboken’s Master Plan is based upon the following general goals: 1) Amplify Hoboken’s sense of community, encompassing its social diversity 2) Enhance Hoboken’s unique setting as an urban enclave facing New York Harbor 3) Protect its historic rowhouse fabric 4) Celebrate Washington Street’s classic “Main Street” character 5) Improve the appearance of Hoboken’s streets 6) Maintain Hoboken’s urbane mix of uses 7) Enhance its walkability and pedestrian amenities 8) Contemporize its community facilities 9) Provide additional open space and recreation facilities 10) Tap into the entrepreneurial and community spirit of Hoboken’s residents. In April 2004, the Hoboken City Council adopted Roberts’ Master Plan in accordance with the State of New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law (NJSA 40:55D-28). Parks Early on during Roberts’ time on Council, he became the chief negotiator on a development project with the Port Authority that began the first steps toward developing Hoboken's waterfront. (Keller, John, "Hoboken, NJ sets a major project for its waterfront", Wall Street Journal, November 28, 1989). Under the Master Plan Roberts initiated, the plan called for the creation of 16 acres of new parkland. Sinatra Park, Pier A and Pier C Parks, the waterfront Skate Park, Hoboken Cove, the city swimming pool, the 9/11 Memorial, and the WWII Memorial. Historic preservation Roberts supported an ordinance as Mayor to extend the historic district from 4th and Washington Streets to 14th and Washington Streets. This ordinance created the Castle Point Historic District. Hoboken University Medical Center Roberts is credited with saving a major hospital from shutting down. At the time, St. Mary's Hospital in Hoboken was debating closing their hospital. As Mayor, Roberts led the negotiations that ultimately created the Hoboken University Medical Center. Roberts’ plan called for the municipality to take control of the hospital and designating it a non-profit hospital would allow the hospital to continue receiving DSH (disproportionate share hospital) funds and use the hospital’s real value ($60 million at the time) as collateral. Roberts’ pressed for State legislation, which eventually was introduced by State Senator Bernie Kenny and signed into law (P.L.2006, c.46) by Governor Jon Corzine, which ultimately allowed Hoboken to take over the hospital. Roberts created the Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority, and the City Council guaranteed a $52 million bond for the hospital’s operation. In February 2006, the