A developer has secured acquisition financing for a nearly 49,000-square-foot commercial property in Clifton that it plans to reposition as a grocery-anchored retail center.
Is Newark a magnet for capital? Yes, but it’s complicated.
It was a reminder of Newark’s allure as a destination for those who see the value of its workforce, transit access and deep network of anchor institutions. Capturing that upside is far more complicated, according to panelists who explained why and how developers, investors and other stakeholders are making deals work in the city.



