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.

Residential & Mixed Use
Mutual support: Randolph rental project opens to great demand as developers, officials tout partnership that brought plan to fruition

A new 199-unit rental community has arrived in Randolph, bringing a much-needed infusion of housing and highlighting the role of collaboration between developers and local leaders.

Events
Jersey City Summit returns June 4 in latest showcase of region’s largest, most impactful projects

With less than a month to go until the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Innovation, the annual event is shaping up to be bigger than ever.

Events
United Way Legacy Event to honor Sletteland, Impact Award finalists as key New Jersey leaders take center stage

The annual United Way Legacy Event returns this week with a timely panel discussion and a program that highlights some of the New Jersey commercial real estate industry’s top talent — all in support of households facing financial hardship.

Residential & Mixed Use
Michaels, public officials debut 81-unit affordable housing property in Voorhees Township

The Michaels Organization has delivered new affordable housing in Voorhees Township, completing a $30 million project that leveraged a host of public and private funding sources.

Health Care
HMH debuts pioneering health care center at Metropark — and a blueprint for NJ Transit

A facility that’s meant to be a model of inclusive, convenient access to health care is also a template for the type of transit-oriented development that is critical to New Jersey’s future.

Features
Hitting home: ‘The Journal’ is latest project to arrive in Jersey City with Paolino, attorney and city native, as a guiding hand for developers

A landmark project in Journal Square is especially meaningful for Gene Paolino, a senior partner with Genova Burns who spent nearly 20 years guiding the development. He’s also a Jersey City native, meaning he’s been personally invested in the city’s growth during a legal career that spans more than four decades.

Government & Public Policy
Sherrill signs order to speed housing production, eyeing cross-agency council with key deadlines

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is making a push to accelerate housing production in the state, announcing plans for a new multiagency council and several other steps to reduce barriers to development.

Residential & Mixed Use
Hudson Atlantic closes sale of 59-unit senior affordable housing building in Bayonne

A private buyer has closed on a 59-unit senior affordable housing property at the south end of Bayonne, according to a listing team with Hudson Atlantic Realty.

Professional Services
Chun joins Day Pitney real estate, land use team based in New Jersey

Grace Chun By Joshua Burd Day Pitney LLP has welcomed Grace Chun as counsel, bolstering its Parsippany-based team of real estate and land use attorneys. According to the firm, Chun brings more than 16 years of experience advising clients on…

People
JLL adds Buck, Berckmans to bolster tristate nonprofit, education and government practice

JLL has strengthened its nonprofit, education and government practice in the tristate region with the return of Allison Buck and the addition of Ella Berckmans.