State Senate President Steve Sweeney last week came to the defense of New Jersey’s use of tax incentives — a recent target of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration — while pledging to find a solution to extend and update the programs by the time they sunset on June 30.
Events
Hear what thought leaders, presenters and experts have to say at one of the industry’s many conferences, panel discussions and awards ceremonies.
People on streets: Retail, amenities a growing focus as Newark development boom continues
As developers continue to invest in downtown Newark, the city is attracting both new residents and businesses. That makes it all the more important to create amenities and spaces that will bring permanent foot traffic during the day and at night, which has become a growing focus for both public- and private-sector leaders in the state’s largest city.
How ‘agile real estate’ can help leasing, property values
Major tenants and occupiers are now taking a closer look at agile real estate offering nimble, dynamic layouts in which employees can float from one type of a work area to another or move seamlessly between office locations. That means developers and landlords should be following suit if they plan on staying competitive in a quickly changing office sector.
NAIOP, Morreale host ‘Evening with a Legend’ event at Warren amenity center
Vision Real Estate Partners recently welcomed a group of young commercial real estate leaders to its new 20,000-square-foot amenity center at Warren Corporate Center in Warren, where NAIOP New Jersey held its latest “Evening with a Legend” dinner event.
SIOR NJ highlights top industrial, office deals from 2018
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors’ New Jersey chapter presented its annual largest deal awards last week, showcasing some of the industry’s top transactions of 2018.
NAI Mertz accounting manager leads $3,300 fundraising effort for ALS
An accounting manager with NAI Mertz recently took part in a polar plunge, leading the firm’s effort to raise more than $3,300 for families affected by ALS.
The Real Estate NJ events calendar
Your guide to the busy event circuit for New Jersey’s commercial real estate industry.
Experts: A changing, evolving EB-5 visa program could benefit New Jersey developers
Many market watchers say that New Jersey real estate has become increasingly attractive to investors from beyond the state. Some believe that trend could only grow under the next generation of the embattled EB-5 visa program.
Megaprojects: Klatskin, Milanaik detail two of New Jersey’s largest industrial developments
A pair of top industrial developers offered a glimpse at two of New Jersey’s largest warehouse and logistics projects, detailing plans that would add nearly 7 million square feet across two coveted submarkets.
NAIOP panel: Disruptors abound in CRE, from co-working to reverse logistics
Commercial real estate faces no shortage of disruptive forces, a panel of industry leaders told NAIOP New Jersey last week, citing everything from ridesharing services and automation to changing corporate and consumer preferences.
