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
Jersey City approves redevelopment, affordable housing pact for first phase of Bayfront

Plans to transform Jersey City’s massive Bayfront property took a key step forward this week with the approval of a redevelopment agreement for the first phase, a proposed 209-unit building with more than a third of its apartments reserved for lower-income renters.

People
Kauffman to step down from full-time duties with NRBP

Barbara E. Kauffman, the longtime executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Newark Regional Business Partnership, will step down from the full-time role this fall.

Professional Services
Engineer returns to PS&S as senior vice president

A veteran engineer has rejoined PS&S, where she will serve as a senior vice president with a focus on infrastructure and site development projects.

Residential & Mixed Use
Zoning board OKs 14-unit condo project in historic Newark district

Newark’s zoning board has approved plans for a new 14-unit condominium building some two blocks south of Interstate 280 and NJ Transit’s Broad Street station.

Government & Public Policy
Fulop expects nimble approach to development in Jersey City, with major projects still to come

Jersey City is still in the earliest stages of its well-chronicled renaissance, the city’s mayor said Thursday, while projecting a nimble approach to development in the face of economic headwinds and a continued focus on lesser-known neighborhoods outside the downtown.

Residential & Mixed Use
Camden leaders focused on new housing, population growth after years of large corporate projects

After years of high-profile public and corporate development projects, Camden city officials say new housing is key to convincing the thousands of employees who now come to work in the city each day to also live there.

Office
Tech founder plans ‘lifestyle’ business center at Fort Monmouth site

A group with ties to a local technology firm has acquired 12 acres at Fort Monmouth, with plans to create a mixed-use business center with office, retail and hospitality space.

Retail
New Jersey real estate projects, people take center stage at annual ULI gala (PHOTOS)

Commercial real estate industry leaders gathered recently to celebrate a host of projects and individuals as part of the Urban Land Institute of Northern New Jersey’s annual awards gala.

Government & Public Policy
Mandelbaum Barrett attorney lands site plan approval for projects in Essex, Passaic counties

A plan to build a new YMCA campus in Livingston is moving ahead after recently landing a key local approval, according to an attorney with Mandelbaum Barrett PC.

Government & Public Policy
EDA extends deadline for RFI on fund for minority, women-owned developers

The state Economic Development Authority has extended the deadline for responses to its recent call for input from minority- and women-owned development firms, in what it sees as a first step toward funding a program to help improve diversity in the real estate industry.