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Real Estate NJ’s 2021 Market Forecast

After a year like no other, New Jersey’s commercial real estate industry is eager to turn the page. But many believe the pandemic’s impact will be felt for months if not years to come. As always, we’re here to help you make sense of it all with the help of some top developers, service providers and thought leaders. You can find their predictions for the year ahead and more in our special 2021 Market Forecast.

Editor’s Note

The best of The Briefing 2020

With a new year upon us, we’re excited to bring you a look back at our top stories of 2020, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails here.

Policy Page

Giving is for all of us – government, too

Never has there been a more appropriate time to be charitable and share what you have with those in need. As our businesses continue to suffer the effects of the pandemic, more and more workers will be impacted.

Residential & Mixed Use

PRC Group, local officials working to advance long-awaited redevelopment in Hightstown

PRC Group is moving ahead with a plan to transform a historic former rug mill complex in Hightstown, where it hopes to build 386 luxury apartments and townhomes through both ground-up construction and the adaptive reuse of two large industrial buildings.

Cover Story

Connell looks to build community hub, workplace of the future at Berkeley Heights office park

Connell Real Estate & Development Co., the developer and longtime owner of Connell Corporate Park in Berkeley Heights, is in the midst of a sweeping, $400 million improvement and expansion of the 185-acre property, one that will create new apartments, restaurants, entertainment and urban-style park space by 2023.

Government & Public Policy

Industry leaders join forces to secure new insurance option for environmental cleanups

Owners of contaminated property in New Jersey may soon have a new financial tool at their disposal as they remediate the sites and prepare them for potential redevelopment.

Professional Services

Diverse project pipeline, decades of experience remain key to Rotwein+Blake’s success

Rotwein+Blake has made a point to diversify in recent years, expanding beyond its roots in the office and industrial sectors, helping it withstand the pandemic and other recent downturns. The firm now boasts a growing practice in multifamily and mixed-use projects, as it continues to work for many of New Jersey’s most prominent developers.

Roundtable

How can the New Jersey real estate sector prepare for the launch of legal recreational marijuana?

How can the New Jersey real estate sector prepare for the launch of legal recreational marijuana? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

Policy Page

Jersey’s comeback must be sustainable, reflective of migrations and crises

In a year of headlines dominated by the pandemic, financial crisis, racial justice movement and climate change-induced natural disasters, a new report can help local, policymakers understand the challenges we must face and the emerging opportunities we cannot afford to squander.

Professional Services

McManimon Scotland adds to redevelopment law practice group

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC has made an addition to its commercial real estate team, one of five new hires for the Roseland-based law firm.