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
EDA approves $114 million tax credit for major HMH health care hub, apartments at Metropark

The state has pledged nearly $114 million in tax credits over 10 years to a project that would transform the Metropark train station in Woodbridge, where plans call for 235 apartments and nearly 250,000 square feet of office and medical space for Hackensack Meridian Health.

Residential & Mixed Use
Alpert Group, Newark officials break ground on first phase of Terrell Homes redevelopment

Construction is underway on a project that will bring dozens of age-restricted affordable housing units to Newark, the first piece of a multiphase plan in the city’s East Ward.

Professional Services
Langan makes 17 leadership promotions in Parsippany, Princeton offices

Langan has promoted more than 15 of its New Jersey-based professionals as part of a series of executive-level moves to start the year.

Finance & Capital Markets
PGIM inks $41 million loan for rehab of 321-unit Camden affordable housing tower

PGIM Real Estate has provided nearly $41 million in financing to a developer that plans to revitalize a 321-unit affordable housing property in Camden, the lender announced.

Professional Services
Procida’s Weissman named president of Builders Association of Northern New Jersey

The Builders Association of Northern New Jersey has appointed Derek Weissman of Procida Funding as its new board president.

Professional Services
Environmental attorney Kettler among newest promotions at Riker Danzig

Riker Danzig LLP has elevated Michael S. Kettler of the firm’s environmental law group, in one of several newly announced promotions on its Morristown-based team.

Government & Public Policy
Foglio named commissioner with Mercer County Improvement Authority

Longtime developer Christiana Foglio has joined the Mercer County Improvement Authority, marking her latest stint at the agency and her latest post in the public sector.

Government & Public Policy
Assembly passes bill to disband COAH, recast blueprint for affordable housing obligations

The state Assembly has passed a bill that would revamp how New Jersey calculates each town’s affordable housing obligations, seeking to streamline a process that had languished in recent decades before being taken over by the state judiciary.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $25 million in grants for Newark, Atlantic City commercial corridors

State officials are sending more than $25 million in grant funds to support 13 businesses and commercial projects in the downtowns of Newark and Atlantic City.

Events
New Jersey Future, APA-NJ: Deadline near for planning and redevelopment forum topic proposals

With the annual New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference less than four months away, organizers are seeking session proposals for the multiday program.