Event Coverage

Hear what thought leaders, presenters and experts have to say at one of the industry’s many conferences, panel discussions and awards ceremonies.

Events
Industry leaders Zucker, Marchetta honored at annual Monmouth dinner

A crowd of hundreds turned out Thursday for Monmouth University’s 26th real estate awards dinner, honoring Ralph Zucker and Anthony Marchetta as part of an annual scholarship fundraiser and show of support for the university’s Kislak Real Estate Institute.

Government & Public Policy
Kearny Point access road slated for ‘complete green street’ redevelopment

The main access road into the sprawling, distinctive Kearny Point development is slated to become significantly greener and more welcoming to pedestrians and cyclists, thanks to a new $3 million federal grant that was awarded to its host municipality.

Events
NAIOP honors transformative deals, industry icons at annual gala

Two of the state’s most ambitious redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects were among the top honorees Thursday at NAIOP New Jersey’s annual gala, where a crowd of hundreds celebrated the commercial real estate industry and some of its leading figures.

Event Coverage
United Way honors Wentworth, top pharmaceutical lease at annual luncheon

The state’s largest office lease of 2018 took home top honors at an annual luncheon hosted by the United Way of Northern New Jersey, which also recognized industry icon Finn Wentworth as part of a fundraiser that drew more than 500.

Government & Public Policy
Seeking a solution, Assembly budget leader calls for extending deadline for state incentives

With the state’s two main incentive programs set to expire on June 30, a high-ranking state lawmaker called on Gov. Phil Murphy to consider extending the deadline and allow policymakers to revamp the tax credit offerings without interruption.

Event Coverage
Holistic thinking, public-private approach remain a focus at New Jersey Future’s redevelopment forum

New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum drew a crowd hundreds to New Brunswick recently, in a show of support for big-picture planning, adaptive reuse and public-private collaboration when it comes to development in the Garden State.

Government & Public Policy
Sweeney, top Assembly official offer support for renewing state incentive programs

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.

Event Coverage
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.

Office
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.

Government & Public Policy
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.