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.

Professional Services
DIGroup leader Myers wins ‘Diversity in Business’ honor from Philly business journal

The Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized Vince Myers, president and cofounding principal of DIGroup Architecture, as a 2025 Diversity in Business honoree.

Government & Public Policy
Towns say they’ll appeal after judge rejects bid to halt state’s new affordable housing law

A coalition of two dozen towns vowed to appeal after a judge denied its request to pause the rollout of New Jersey’s new affordable housing law, in a move that allows state officials to proceed even as the court prepares for additional arguments in the case.

Government & Public Policy
Cautious optimism: Developers, advocates say new DCA guidance brings much-needed structure to affordable housing debate

The path is by no means clear, not even by the most optimistic accounts. But new guidelines on addressing New Jersey’s affordable housing deficit is a key starting point for builders and advocates as they mull the next phase of residential development in the state. Stakeholders have said as much in recent weeks, conveying cautious optimism even as they grapple with the financial hurdles, legal battles and political debates that have slowed housing production in the past.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $17.7 million Aspire award for Camden affordable housing, health center project

A development group has secured a nearly $18 million state tax credit award for a plan to build 30 units of affordable housing and a new health center in Camden’s Parkside neighborhood.

Industrial
New 1.1 million sq. ft. Sayreville logistics park getting 10.5-megawatt solar project

Rooftop solar panels are coming to a newly built, 1.1 million-square-foot logistics park in Sayreville under an agreement between its developer and a renewable energy firm.

Government & Public Policy
Netflix one step closer to 1.2 million sq. ft. Fort Monmouth hub with $387 million Aspire award

Netflix has taken a major step in its plan to build a 1.1 million-square-foot studio campus at Fort Monmouth, having secured a $387 million tax credit award under New Jersey’s Aspire program.

Professional Services
WilkinGuttenplan promotes Brady to co-leader of real estate practice

Accounting and advisory firm Wilkin & Guttenplan PC has promoted Amanda Brady to co-practice leader of its real estate division.

Government & Public Policy
Netflix lands key local approvals for Fort Monmouth studio campus, with EDA set to consider Aspire award this week

Netflix has secured two key local approvals for its plan to build a nearly $1 billion studio complex at Fort Monmouth, as it awaits a vote this week on what’s poised to be a lucrative tax credit incentive under the state’s Aspire program.

Top News
Trump picks longtime construction, project executive Walsh as ambassador to Ireland

President-elect Donald Trump has named Ed Walsh, a veteran construction executive and well-known figure in New Jersey commercial real estate, as the next U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

Residential & Mixed Use
West Orange site, once home to ailing office park, now thriving with 423 rentals, public library

A sweeping new development with more than 400 apartments and a public library has taken shape in West Orange, revitalizing what was an ailing office park overlooking Interstate 280.