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
City, state officials break ground on highly touted pedestrian bridge to link Newark’s downtown, Ironbound section

Construction is set to begin on a long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect downtown Newark to the city’s acclaimed Ironbound neighborhood, helping to spark new development and create additional access to both Newark Penn Station and the Prudential Center.

Government & Public Policy
City agency OKs pact to bring 471,000 sq. ft. warehouse, open space to key Perth Amboy site

A large piece of Perth Amboy’s waterfront is slated to become more than 470,000 square feet of modern warehouse space, recreation space and pad-ready development sites near the city’s downtown, under a plan to clean up and revitalize the long-vacant industrial parcel.

Residential & Mixed Use
Prime City breaks ground on two affordable housing projects in Orange

Development firm Prime City has started construction on two projects in Orange that will bring a combined 13 units of affordable housing to the municipality.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy picks DCA’s Suárez, head of local government services, as agency’s next chief

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced his choice to lead the state Department of Community Affairs after the death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who had led the agency since taking office in 2018.

Top News
New homeless shelter opens in Jersey City under plan for new Claremont apartment tower

The new St. Lucy’s Shelter has opened its doors at 612 Grove St. in Jersey City, following a project by Arc Building Partners in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Newark. — Courtesy: ARC By Joshua Burd Arc Building Partners has…

Professional Services
DIGroup marks National Minority Enterprise Development Week

DIGroup Architecture is reinforcing its commitment to diversity both internally and externally, as the New Brunswick-based firm marks National Minority Enterprise Development Week.

Government & Public Policy
Developer lands $90 million Aspire tax credit award for 350-unit Newark rental project

A developer has secured a $90 million tax credit award for its plan to build a 14-story, 350-unit apartment building just south of Newark’s Broad Street station.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy taps BPU’s Guhl-Sadovy to succeed Fiordaliso, agency’s late president

Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy as the agency’s new leader, following the sudden death last week of longtime President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.

Industrial
Hamilton development site zoned for cannabis grow, manufacturing space on the market

A development site in Hamilton is on the market, with the potential to house nearly 75,000 square feet of industrial space and cannabis cultivation or manufacturing.

Government & Public Policy
Newark to provide financing, support for activating vacant storefronts downtown

The city of Newark has launched a program aimed at filling vacant storefronts in its downtown, offering up to $650,000 in financial support to prospective retailers and restaurateurs.