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.

Industrial
Cannabis cultivator takes 48,000 sq. ft. for new facility in Atlantic County, Chilmark says

A new cannabis cultivation facility is coming to Atlantic County as part of a recent lease arranged by Chilmark Real Estate Services LLC.

Government & Public Policy
Superior Court sets key date for arguments on new N.J. affordable housing obligations

A state Superior Court judge has set a date for oral arguments on whether to halt adoption of new affordable housing obligations for New Jersey’s 564 municipalities, following a legal challenge by more than 20 towns to recent guidelines from the Department of Community Affairs.

Residential & Mixed Use
KRE, National unveil third tower at Journal Squared to conclude pioneering, 1,840-unit project in historic Jersey City neighborhood

Kushner Real Estate Group has debuted the third and final piece of Journal Squared, the collection of more than 1,800 luxury apartments that’s widely seen as a main catalyst for the decade-long development boom in Jersey City’s historic commercial district.

Government & Public Policy
Apartment industry leaders, lawmakers gather for annual NJAA PAC reception (SLIDESHOW)

The strength of the New Jersey Apartment Association was on display this week as its members joined some four dozen lawmakers for the organization’s annual legislative reception.

Top News
Key deadlines loom as towns, builders digest new DCA affordable housing obligations

With the release of new calculations on the state’s affordable housing deficit, towns and cities in New Jersey now have just over three months to adopt the numbers or provide their own.

Government & Public Policy
DCA issues affordable housing guidelines to address present, future deficit of 150,000 units

The state has released its highly anticipated guidelines for each municipality’s affordable housing obligations, following the adoption of a law earlier this year that sought to streamline the complex, often controversial process that has vexed policymakers for decades.

Professional Services
Hoffman joins Lindabury litigation, real estate teams

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC has welcomed Gregory Hoffman as an associate in its litigation and real estate, land use and zoning practice groups.

Residential & Mixed Use
Taylor Architecture: Developer lands planning board approval for 62 apartments in Dunellen

Dunellen could soon welcome another 62 apartments to its central business district as part of a project that the borough’s planning board approved late last month.

Events
Newark Summit set to return Dec. 9, convening top players in real estate, placemaking

The Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking is set to return after making its high-profile debut last year in the state’s largest city.

Government & Public Policy
State awards program honors Walters senior affordable housing project in Branchburg

The state has recognized Walters for one of the development firm’s newest projects — a 150-unit age- and income- restricted property in the Somerset County borough of Branchburg.