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
EDA: Consumer products testing firm buys longtime leased facility in Essex County

A business that tests consumer products has acquired a 44,000-square-foot facility in Essex County that it had been leasing for 20 years, thanks in part to a small business loan program offered by the state Economic Development Authority.

Policy Page
It’s time to push the reset button on New Jersey’s ‘municipal madness’

Our next governor and new Legislature best be laser-focused on two immediate priorities: investing and deploying critical resources into our transportation system and stimulating permanent property tax reductions through shared services and municipal consolidations.

Office
Other N.J. cities forge ahead, file bids for Amazon HQ2

Several other cities in New Jersey have filed their bids to become the home of Amazon’s second headquarters, despite the state throwing its official support behind Newark earlier this week.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA marks record attendance by lawmakers for PAC event (SLIDESHOW)

In a sign of strength for the state’s multifamily sector, some three dozen state lawmakers turned out this week for an annual reception hosted by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

Residential & Mixed Use
Atlantic Realty, local officials open new 500-unit Woodbridge transit village

A developer has taken the wraps off a new 500-unit transit village project in Woodbridge, marking the transformation of a site that once housed a long-abandoned industrial plant.

Government & Public Policy
Christie: Newark is ‘the only location for Amazon here in the state of New Jersey’ (VIDEO)

As the state prepares to submit its official bid later this week, Gov. Chris Christie has declared Newark “the clear winner” of the competition among several New Jersey municipalities that have expressed hopes of landing the coveted Amazon HQ2 project.

Event Coverage
ULI honors standout projects, CRE leaders at annual awards dinner (SLIDESHOW)

Eight projects and two key figures in New Jersey commercial real estate were among the honorees at an annual awards dinner hosted by the Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter, which drew a crowd of development executives and professionals.

Government & Public Policy
Citing conflicts of interest, town asks state Supreme Court to void affordable housing rulings

A township that alleges that a former judge had conflicts of interest during its recent affordable housing litigation is hoping to take its case to the state Supreme Court.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves 10-year, $30 million incentive for flatbread maker to expand in Paterson

State officials have offered nearly $30 million in tax credits over 10 years to encourage a maker of Mediterranean flatbreads and other foods to expand its footprint in Paterson.

Government & Public Policy
Population, policy shifts in focus at NAIOP developers’ panel

The role of demographics and government were in focus recently as NAIOP New Jersey hosted its annual CEO Perspective event. Joined by a crowd of professionals and developers, four executives highlighted key trends and policies that are shaping New Jersey’s real estate sector, while raising questions about what could impact the industry in the near term.