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
Hackensack firm unveils new Bergen County gov’t complex

A locally based architecture firm its touting the opening of a modern, $140 million county government building that it designed in the heart of downtown Hackensack.

Professional Services
Greenbaum Rowe names co-chair of redevelopment, land use group

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has added a veteran commercial real estate attorney to help lead its redevelopment and land use practice.

Events
Greenbaum among CRE leaders to be honored at NAIOP gala

Arthur M. Greenbaum, a titan of New Jersey real estate law, will receive a lifetime achievement award and headline the list of honorees at NAIOP New Jersey’s annual gala this spring.

Government & Public Policy
Trenton’s pitchman: George Sowa says capital city is open for business

As CEO of Greater Trenton, George Sowa sees a city that has fallen on hard times and has to overcome years of bad press. But Trenton has what it takes to change the narrative, he said, starting with all-important infrastructure such as a transit hub that links to four different rail lines.

Hospitality & Tourism
Icahn to sell Trump Taj Mahal after spat with lawmakers, despite Christie veto

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, seemingly frustrated by legislation that would have stripped him of his casino license, says he will sell the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

Professional Services
Design firm names partners for the first time

Five top executives at DMR Architects are now partners in the business, marking a new milestone in the 25-year history of the Hasbrouck Heights-based firm.

Policy Page
New year, new leadership, new challenges: How the changing political landscape could impact commercial real estate

The political events of 2016 have ushered in a New Year that will be marked by dramatic change at both the federal and state levels.

Office
Tory Burch inks 93K sq. ft. lease in Jersey City

In Jersey City, fashion designer Tory Burch has leased 93,000 square feet over two floors at 499 Washington Blvd., an office tower in LeFrak’s master-planned Newport community.

Health Care & Education
EDA incubator welcomes new R&D lab

A digital health technology firm is the newest tenant at a state-run incubator in North Brunswick.

Guest Columns
Don’t rule out negative interest rates just yet: Here’s why — and what it would mean for you

Even after accounting for the fact that interest rates and expected inflation jumped after Donald Trump’s election, I would guess there is a 20 percent possibility that short-term interest rates become negative in the next two years.