Government & Public Policy

From zoning disputes to the federal tax code, public policy affects the commercial real estate sector far more than you may realize. For industry leaders, government and politics demand constant attention.

Top News
Devco’s Paladino to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame as part of star-studded 2026 class

One of the driving forces behind the transformation of New Brunswick and several other cities in the state is joining the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Professional Services
MSW adds four attorneys to expand transactional, litigation and land use teams

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has welcomed Daniel T. Perlman and Eric Alvarez as partners and Paige M. Guarino and Michael Higgins as associates, bolstering several key practice areas for the Newark-based firm.

Industrial
GSA sets Aug. 4 auction for 810,000 sq. ft. industrial complex in Somerville

The federal government is gearing up to sell more than 800,000 square feet of industrial space in Somerville as part of an upcoming auction by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Government & Public Policy
NJ Transit, Denholtz eye new development at Red Bank station with 175-unit first phase

Denholtz has taken a key step toward expanding its footprint in Red Bank, where it’s set to become the master developer of six acres of NJ Transit-owned land with plans to create a mix of new rental homes, retail and parking facilities along the North Jersey Coast Line.

Government & Public Policy
EDA pledges $35 million tax credit award for 141-unit senior housing project in Totowa

A plan that would create 141 units of affordable senior housing in Totowa is advancing with the help of a $35.3 million tax credit award from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Government & Public Policy
Sherrill taps Hertz-Shargel, leading grid modernization consultant, as next BPU president

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has picked Ben Hertz-Shargel to lead the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, a move that comes as the state looks to rein in rising energy costs and amid a growing focus on how new data centers and other development will impact the grid.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developers unveil $42 million update, preservation of 99-unit Newark senior housing complex

Tredway and LIHC Investment Group have completed their renovation of a nearly 50-year-old senior housing complex in Newark, part of a project that also extended the affordability of its 99 apartments for another 30 years.

Professional Services
DIG Architecture marks 20-year milestone, unveils rebrand with ‘groundbreaking’ vision

The practice long known as DIGroup Architecture is marking its 20th anniversary with a new brand identity, one that reflects the evolution of its client base and geographic presence.

Professional Services
Real estate, development to serve as ‘cornerstone’ of newly launched DeCotiis Doyle LLP

Longtime attorneys Michael R. DeCotiis and Douglas F. Doyle have launched a new firm, with a focus that will include major commercial real estate matters in and around New Jersey.

Government & Public Policy
Developer groups laud Sherrill, DEP for one-year delay of controversial flood elevation rules

By Joshua Burd State officials are delaying new land use and flood protection rules that were due to take effect this summer, in a major win for commercial real estate and business groups and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and mayors…