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.

People
SJP Properties taps Hughes as vice president, planning and development

SJP Properties has bolstered its leadership team with the addition of Keenan Hughes, a veteran land use consultant, as vice president for planning and development.

Government & Public Policy
EDA to host info session this week at Stockton’s Atlantic City campus for new Emerging Developers Grant program

The state Economic Development Authority is headed to Atlantic City this week to host an in-person information session for its new $20 million Emerging Developers Fund.

Government & Public Policy
Morristown, Silverman Group reach $5.5 million settlement in lawsuit over scuttled Deloitte deal

Morristown will pay $5.5 million to settle a lawsuit with the Silverman Group after the developer alleged the mayor thwarted a deal to bring Deloitte LLP to one of its properties, instead steering the accounting giant to its eventual home at the M Station campus.

Government & Public Policy
New affordable, supportive housing taking shape near hospitals with help of HMFA program

The first projects have arrived under a state program aimed at creating affordable and supportive housing near hospitals — providing shelter and other services while reducing the burden on local health care institutions — as officials eye continued growth for the program.

Professional Services
Real estate, land use attorney Maioriello joins Connell Foley as associate

Connell Foley LLP has deepened its bench of real estate attorneys in New Jersey with the addition of Rebecca Maioriello as an associate.

Professional Services
Greenbaum’s Mlenak picked for prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Steven G. Mlenak, a top redevelopment and land use attorney with Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP, has joined the prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers as a fellow with its Class of 2024.

Retail
ULI awards showcases the best in land use, redevelopment while highlighting ongoing challenges in New Jersey (SLIDESHOW)

Th Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter hosted its largest event of the year, honoring projects, professionals and companies in nearly 20 categories as recipients called for continued cooperation between developers and policymakers.

Professional Services
PS&S acquires Caldwell Engineers, Becica Associates in latest expansion moves

PS&S is marking another major expansion of its engineering and design platforms and its geographic footprint after acquiring two firms based in southern New Jersey.

Government & Public Policy
Berger secures $90 million EDA tax credit award for planned 396-unit high-rise in Newark

The state has pledged its support for two more residential projects in Newark, approving more than $142 million in combined subsidies under the Aspire tax credit program.

Government & Public Policy
Perth Amboy, Viridian kick off demolition for $110 million, mixed-use ‘Gateway’ project

Officials in Perth Amboy are marking the start of a long-awaited redevelopment along the city’s waterfront, seeking to transform nearly 45 acres of contaminated, blighted property with a mix of pad-ready sites, warehouse space and open space for residents.