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
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.

Government & Public Policy
Trenton to acquire vacant hotel with $4 million grant, one of 12 approved under EDA program

State officials have approved a $4 million grant to help the City of Trenton acquire a vacant hotel property that’s slated to be redeveloped under a proposed mixed-used project.

Technology
Brightcore, Luminace detail new community solar project at Fairfield and Montville properties

New solar panels are coming to eight commercial buildings in Fairfield and Montville as part of a project announced Wednesday by Brightcore Energy and Luminace.