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.

Community Investment Strategies, officials kick off Hoboken senior housing project, city’s first fully affordable development in 30 years

Community Investment Strategies Inc. has broken ground on a 36-unit affordable senior housing project in uptown Hoboken, the first of its kind in the city in more than three decades.

LJS breaks ground on fully affordable Randolph rental project with special needs housing

Construction is underway in Randolph for what will be a fully affordable, 25-unit rental community designed for families and individuals with special needs.

IPRG: Buyer of historic Paterson mill complex eyes redevelopment after $6 million sale by Procida Funding

Procida Funding has completed its sale of a well-known industrial complex and redevelopment site in Paterson, in a deal arranged by Investment Property Realty Group.

Solar Landscape secures $600 million debt facility to support fast-growing project pipeline

Solar Landscape has closed on a $600 million financing commitment from First Citizens Bank to help accelerate its pipeline of rooftop solar projects in New Jersey and nationally.

Mutual support: Randolph rental project opens to great demand as developers, officials tout partnership that brought plan to fruition

A new 199-unit rental community has arrived in Randolph, bringing a much-needed infusion of housing and highlighting the role of collaboration between developers and local leaders.

Jersey City Summit returns June 4 in latest showcase of region’s largest, most impactful projects

With less than a month to go until the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Innovation, the annual event is shaping up to be bigger than ever.

United Way Legacy Event to honor Sletteland, Impact Award finalists as key New Jersey leaders take center stage

The annual United Way Legacy Event returns this week with a timely panel discussion and a program that highlights some of the New Jersey commercial real estate industry’s top talent — all in support of households facing financial hardship.

Michaels, public officials debut 81-unit affordable housing property in Voorhees Township

The Michaels Organization has delivered new affordable housing in Voorhees Township, completing a $30 million project that leveraged a host of public and private funding sources.

HMH debuts pioneering health care center at Metropark — and a blueprint for NJ Transit

A facility that’s meant to be a model of inclusive, convenient access to health care is also a template for the type of transit-oriented development that is critical to New Jersey’s future.

Hitting home: ‘The Journal’ is latest project to arrive in Jersey City with Paolino, attorney and city native, as a guiding hand for developers

A landmark project in Journal Square is especially meaningful for Gene Paolino, a senior partner with Genova Burns who spent nearly 20 years guiding the development. He’s also a Jersey City native, meaning he’s been personally invested in the city’s growth during a legal career that spans more than four decades.