Joshua Burd
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Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years. Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state, a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State.

Brookfield lands 104,000 sq. ft. tenant for new Elizabeth industrial campus, Blau & Berg says

Brookfield Properties has found its first tenant for a new industrial campus in Elizabeth, securing a full-building lease for nearly 104,000 square feet in the highly valued port submarket.

NJBA launches legal challenges against towns seeking to lower affordable housing obligations

The New Jersey Builders Association is suing nearly 160 municipalities that have sought to reduce their affordable housing obligations under a law adopted last year, setting up a new round of legal battles as state officials roll out the closely watched program.

Alpine snags $143 million construction loan, equity for 500-unit ‘Scholars Village’ project near Liberty Science Center, JLL says

Alpine Residential has landed a nearly $143 million construction loan and equity for a plan to build 500 apartments on the doorstep of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

C&W: New amenity space helps draw two tenants to waterfront office tower in Jersey City

The owner of a 600,000-square-foot office tower in Jersey City has attracted two new tenants after the debut of a revamped amenity space, according to brokers with Cushman & Wakefield.

What’s old is new

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, The Connell Co. is entering a new phase of its decade-long, $500 million update of its 185-acre campus along Interstate 78, with construction underway on new residential, dining and entertainment spaces that will create a town square for workers and residents alike. Connell has already taken steps toward opening the corporate park to the public — offering gym memberships and nighttime social events inside its renovated office space — all with a level of branding and merchandising that is unlike anything seen at other commercial properties in the state.

Judge dismisses state racketeering charges against Norcross, allies in case tied to redevelopment of Camden waterfront

A judge has dismissed the state’s racketeering case against political power broker George Norcross and other key figures in South Jersey, one that stemmed largely from a series of land deals and well-known development projects along Camden’s waterfront.

BRC: Diesel engine provider buys 55,000 sq. ft. Somerset facility for $14 million

A company that sells diesel engines and power generation products has acquired a 55,000-square-foot industrial property in the Somerset section of Franklin.

Levin joins ‘Signs of Hope’ initiative to promote mental health, suicide prevention resources

Levin Management Corp. has joined the Signs of Hope initiative, a national campaign to help promote the resources available to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

JLL: Developer lands $81 million financing package for new Jersey City rental properties

Alpine Residential has secured more than $81 million in financing for two of its newly delivered apartment buildings in Jersey City, brokers with JLL announced Tuesday.

Larken Associates eyes continued growth after 60 years of residential, commercial building

Larken Associates is marking its 60th anniversary in business, touting its evolution from a single-family homebuilder to a developer of multifamily and commercial properties with a growing portfolio in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.