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.

Health Care & Education
DIGroup tapped to plan, design 75,000 sq. ft. cannabis grow facility in Bridgeton

A cannabis manufacturer and cultivator has tapped DIGroup Architecture to plan and design a new 75,000-square-foot facility in Bridgeton.

Residential & Mixed Use
Iron Ore, AMJ unveil 120-unit luxury rental project at Plainfield’s Netherwood Station

Iron Ore Properties has taken the wraps off a new 120-unit apartment building in Plainfield, where residents are steps from both NJ Transit rail service and one of the city’s largest parks.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy touts new coalition of 90 mayors supporting push for liquor license reform

Gov. Phil Murphy has lined up support from 90 mayors from across New Jersey as part of his recent push to reform and modernize the state’s Prohibition-era liquor license laws.

Industrial
Bridge Industrial breaks ground on 1 million sq. ft. Perth Amboy logistics campus

Bridge Industrial has broken ground on a project that will add more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and logistics space to Perth Amboy, while helping to repurpose another once-contaminated site along the city’s waterfront.

Government & Public Policy
Greek postpones implosion at ex-Nabisco complex in Fair Lawn

Greek Development has postponed an implosion at the former Nabisco complex in Fair Lawn — where it’s slated build a new ground-up distribution center — amid residents’ calls for expanded environmental testing at the historic property.

Sponsored Content
The Morris County EDC Presents the 30th Annual Partners in Economic Development Awards

 At the 30th Annual Partners in Economic Development Awards, industry experts from around the state will discuss real estate development in New Jersey and its potential for the next five years. The Morris County Economic Development Corporation is hosting this conference, which will occur on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Morristown. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insight into current trends and strategies in real estate development and network with other professionals in the field.

Professional Services
Coffey, Gianetti named co-chairs of Day Pitney real estate and environmental group

Day Pitney LLP has tapped two of its New Jersey-based partners as co-chairs of the law firm’s real estate and environmental practice.

Professional Services
Webster-led team joins Connell Foley real estate practice in Newark

A team led by prominent real estate attorney Elnardo Webster II has moved to Connell Foley LLP, helping to deepen the practice group and the firm’s Newark office.

Cover Story
Developers find new frontier in Orange, quenching thirst for transit-oriented sites

The boom in luxury rental apartments has come to Orange, where at least 1,000 units have been planned near two train stations in this small Essex County city.

Government & Public Policy
Former top Murphy administration officials Kelley, Bryan launch consulting firm

Two former top administration officials under Gov. Phil Murphy have launched a new consulting firm focused on economic development and public affairs.