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.

Government & Public Policy
East Orange project with 420 rentals, commercial space lands $298 million Aspire award

The next phase of a massive redevelopment in East Orange is one step closer to breaking ground with the help of a nearly $298 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Technology
Coming together: Collaboration, partnership in focus as Nokia Bell Labs tower breaks ground in New Brunswick

The groundbreaking for Nokia Bell Labs’ new research and office tower in New Brunswick was a celebration of not just the company’s legacy of collaboration in New Jersey, but the public-private partnerships that have brought the project to life.

Residential & Mixed Use
Community Investment Strategies to preserve affordable senior housing in Lambertville

Community Investment Strategies has secured more than $15 million in financing to preserve and renovate an 86-unit affordable senior housing property in Lambertville.

Government & Public Policy
NJBA hosts record-setting fundraiser for PAC as annual ‘Summer Soiree’ returns

The strength of the New Jersey Builders Association was on display last week as the organization hosted a record-setting fundraiser for its influential political action committee.

Residential & Mixed Use
State program in focus as Michaels, Virtua open new Camden housing with on-site health care

Housing and health care have come together in Camden as part of a new age-restricted, 47-unit apartment building that opened its doors last month.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $53 million Aspire award to rehab Atlantic City affordable housing complex

WinnCompanies has set its sights on Atlantic City, where the affordable housing firm plans to modernize 177 rental units with the help of the state’s Aspire tax credit program.

Government & Public Policy
Lions Group eyes 360-unit Journal Square rental tower with $90 million Aspire award

A developer is set to break ground on a 34-story, 360-unit apartment tower in Jersey City after securing a nearly $90 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Government & Public Policy
Perth Amboy, East Orange projects among five to receive EDA gap financing grants

Plans for a new 23-unit apartment building in Perth Amboy are moving ahead with the help of a grant approved last week by the state Economic Development Authority.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy supersizes New Jersey community solar program, signs law to add 3,000 megawatts

New Jersey’s pioneering community solar program is poised for a massive expansion under a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJCC provides $8.6 million in predevelopment funding for Bayfront project in Jersey City

New Jersey Community Capital is taking a stake in the acclaimed Bayfront project in Jersey City, making an $8.6 million preferred equity investment in the West Side redevelopment.