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Survival skills honed in 2020 lead to a better-prepared 2021

As Charlie Chaplin said in the last century, “Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.” That is, unless you don’t learn from your mistakes and continue to do things the same way. The days are numbered for any business, organization or government agency (without a rainy day fund) that doesn’t adjust, right-size their operation and get prepared for the next disruption that’s just around the corner.

Finance & Capital Markets

Data-driven approach has proved crucial for upstart value-add investment firm

A fast-growing, Newark-based investment firm is thriving two years after its founding, using a trove of data and an in-house platform to help it identify potential sellers and properties.

Office

Virtual tours, open houses providing exposure for commercial properties during pandemic

As pandemic continues, landlords and brokers have turned to virtual open houses and other tools to showcase their newly upgraded office buildings in New Jersey.

Technology

Denholtz Properties sees innovation as crucial to business operations, investor relations

Denholtz Properties has spent nearly a decade seeking to modernize and weave technology into virtually every facet of its operation, in an effort that became all the more pronounced in 2020.

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.