The role of demographics and government were in focus recently as NAIOP New Jersey hosted its annual CEO Perspective event. Joined by a crowd of professionals and developers, four executives highlighted key trends and policies that are shaping New Jersey’s real estate sector, while raising questions about what could impact the industry in the near term.
Events
Hear what thought leaders, presenters and experts have to say at one of the industry’s many conferences, panel discussions and awards ceremonies.
Devco, public officials break ground for New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
The New Brunswick Development Corp., public officials and a host of other stakeholders broke ground Wednesday on the $172 million New Brunswick Performing Arts Center project. Slated to rise 23 stories on Livingston Avenue, the mixed-use complex stands to transform the city’s famed downtown cultural arts district, spanning 450,000 square feet that will include performance venues, office space and more than 200 luxury apartments.
Panel: Redevelopment coming in all shapes and sizes in Bergen County
From downtown Fort Lee to the idyllic suburbs of Montvale and Park Ridge, Bergen County has become a focal point for New Jersey’s evolving commercial real estate landscape. Many of those changes were on display during a recent conference known as the New Jersey Gold Coast North and Bergen County CRE Summit.
Hartz, Panepinto project is ‘another step’ in Journal Square’s revival
If there is any doubt about the demand for new luxury apartments away from downtown Jersey City, look to the new 13-story tower that has risen just northwest of the busy Journal Square transportation center. That’s where a crowd gathered on Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the building, 3 Journal Square, as the newest addition to the onetime commercial hub of the city.
Developers share success stories, challenges at SIOR market update
How do you stand out from the competition in commercial real estate? It’s one of the ultimate questions in virtually any industry, but a panel of developers weighed in recently before a group of brokers and others who do business in the Garden State. While their answers varied to some degree, the executives shared at least one common strategy: Go after the deals that your competitors would typically avoid.
From bankers to Blackstone, Rutgers conference goes inside the minds of institutional investors
Commercial real estate in New Jersey remains a major draw for institutional investors, from regional banks to life insurance companies to the global private equity giant Blackstone. Executives from each of those institutions said as much on Tuesday during a conference hosted by the Rutgers Business School, offering a look at their investment strategy in both the Garden State and beyond.
Friends, colleagues honor Arthur Greenbaum and ‘a life of the highest value’
Family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of Arthur M. Greenbaum, a beloved figure in the real estate and legal communities for more than 60 years. Greenbaum died in April at age 91, leaving a legacy of professional achievements and a legion of adoring friends and colleagues across New Jersey’s real estate community.
