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
New EDA incentive aimed at spurring projects, research near N.J. colleges

Businesses that locate near New Jersey’s colleges and universities and form research partnerships with the institutions can now qualify for enhanced tax credits under the Grow New Jersey program, the state Economic Development Authority said Thursday.

Government & Public Policy
Connell Foley real estate attorney serving on Murphy transition team

A top real estate attorney at Connell Foley is among those advising the transition team of Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who will be sworn in next month.

Editor’s Note
Editor’s note: After a busy year, a look at what’s to come

Ask anybody in the real estate business and they’ll most likely agree: Being busy is a good thing. We couldn’t agree more as a publication that covers this industry and thrives on all of the deal making, construction activity and other bits of news that help us bring you a monthly magazine and a daily newsletter. The market has been so busy that I’m not quite sure where the time has gone, yet here we are as we prepare to close out the first year of Real Estate NJ.

Government & Public Policy
Christie, Cuomo pledge more than $5.5 billion to Gateway tunnel project

The states of New Jersey and New York will contribute more than $5.5 billion to building a second tunnel under the Hudson River, a long-awaited project seen as critical to the region’s economy and as protection against future flooding events like Hurricane Sandy.

Government & Public Policy
Fort Monmouth authority board chairman leaving post at year-end

The board chairman of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority is stepping down after seven years in the post.

Industrial
EDA awards $38 million to help linen business expand in Irvington, Trenton

An industrial linen business is poised to double its footprint in Irvington and upgrade its space in Trenton, following the approval of nearly $38 million in state tax credits over 10 years.

Government & Public Policy
Furniture remanufacturer, tech firm offered incentives to move to Camden

Three businesses could be moving to Camden next year in connection with more than $10 million in tax credits approved Tuesday by the state Economic Development Authority.

Government & Public Policy
Developers: State, federal reforms bring uncertainty for CRE industry in 2018

For all of the looming questions about federal tax reform, the state’s commercial real estate sector is also facing uncertainty about the impact of a new governor and Legislature.

Residential & Mixed Use
CBRE: Deal sets the stage for redevelopment near train station

CBRE has brokered the long-awaited sale of an industrial site in Long Hill Township, paving the way for a proposed redevelopment of the property as a new transit-oriented community.

Residential & Mixed Use
VIDEO: Gateway project taking shape in Atlantic City

The $220 million Gateway project is quickly taking shape along the Atlantic City shoreline, as seen in this latest video from developer AC Devco.