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.

Professional Services
Foundational strength: Organic growth, key acquisitions have fueled GZA’s rapid rise in New Jersey

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. has followed a strategy of steady, organic growth and key acquisitions in New Jersey that have strengthened both its foothold and its technical prowess in the region, where it has grown from 40 professionals in 2017 to nearly 120 today.

Professional Services
Dresdner Robin promotes Venin to director of landscape architecture

Dresdner Robin has picked a 10-year veteran of the firm as its new director of landscape architecture, the land use consultancy announced Wednesday.

Top News
Commercial real estate leaders pay tribute to Oliver after lieutenant governor’s death

The death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver is rippling through the state’s commercial and residential real estate industries, whose leaders recalled her as a pioneer and devoted public servant who advocated for affordable housing and economic development.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $34 million in Aspire tax credits for Newark, Union City senior housing projects

Developers are poised to bring new affordable senior housing to Newark and Union City with the help of a combined $33.9 million in tax credits approved under the state’s Aspire program.

Residential & Mixed Use
Inspired lands key approval, eyes 2024 groundbreaking for Asbury Park luxury condos

Inspired by Somerset Development has received site plan approval to bring 155 upscale condominiums and retail space to a parcel one block from Asbury Park’s iconic boardwalk.

Office
NJ Transit, Onyx detail 407,000 sq. ft. lease for agency’s new headquarters in Newark

NJ Transit and Onyx Equities have revealed new details about their 25-year lease in downtown Newark, where the agency will occupy some 407,000 square feet for its new headquarters.

Policy Page
Hospitality: A real game changer — it all comes down to people

In prepping for this piece, I reviewed the 72 articles I wrote since 2017 to identify common themes. Unsurprisingly, the common denominator was the crucial need to change how we do business with the end goal of improving people’s lives for a simpler and better quality of life — one that is less taxing and costly and more efficient and effective.

Government & Public Policy
Hinchliffe Stadium, Westfield downtown among 2023 Smart Growth Award winners

New Jersey Future has unveiled the winners of this year’s Smart Growth Awards, highlighting projects from Paterson to Westfield with a major focus on planning and redevelopment.

Government & Public Policy
Solar Landscape, Sudler mark completion of rooftop community solar project in Piscataway

A new rooftop solar project at a Piscataway warehouse is now complete after being connected to the grid, allowing it to provide discounted energy to nearly 300 households in the area.

Health Care & Education
New video shows construction progress, research space at New Brunswick cancer center project

The team behind what will be the state’s first freestanding cancer hospital is offering a new look at the progress of the project in downtown New Brunswick — as well as a preview of one of the building’s most critical components.