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.

From the publisher: Homework for you to do on our economy

Below is a link to an article by David Berson, Ph.D., of Cumberland Advisors regarding the country’s current economic status and an analysis of whether we will fall into a recession. In my opinion, it is exceptionally well written and accurate. More importantly, Berson does not fall into the usual trap that most commentators are susceptible to of only presenting data that substantiates their position. He covers the field and presents both sides of the argument without really sticking his flag in either mound.

First Bank, Malvern secure approvals to complete $150 million merger

First Bank has secured a series of state and federal regulatory approvals to acquire Malvern Bancorp Inc., with plans to complete the previously announced deal in the coming weeks.

Plans to revamp mall parcels with new apartments, public space taking shape across New Jersey

Redevelopment is coming to some of New Jersey’s largest malls, as owners and local officials weigh plans to add apartments, health care facilities and vibrant public spaces meant to infuse them with new foot traffic. Proponents say the projects are essential to the long-term health of even the most successful assets. In other cases, they’re a potential lifeline to once-dominant shopping hubs that have become obsolete and seen their values plummet in recent years.

T&M Associates adds Vizzini as site development practice leader in Northeast

Consulting and professional services firm T&M Associates has tapped Mark Vizzini as its regional practice leader for site development in the Northeast.

VIDEO: The Newark Redevelopment Update

Watch the full presentation from our June 7 seminar, where the developers and insiders behind Newark’s most important commercial real estate projects debated the long-held opportunities and challenges in New Jersey’s largest city.

Perth Amboy names new areas in need of redevelopment to spark investment

A large stretch of downtown Perth Amboy is now an area in need of redevelopment under state law — as are several other sections of the city — allowing local officials to offer tax incentives, condemn blighted properties and take other steps to help revitalize the properties.

RPM lands $29 million Aspire tax credit for redevelopment of historic Trenton property

A plan to bring 120 new apartments to a historic property in Trenton is moving ahead with the help of more than $29 million in tax credits under the state’s Aspire program.

Lebanon-based Frey Engineering acquired by Liberty Environmental

Frey Engineering, a Lebanon-based environmental engineering and consulting firm, is under new ownership after joining forces with Liberty Environmental Inc.

Veteran policy, planning expert Kennedy joins NAIOP New Jersey as part of CEO transition

Dan Kennedy has joined the leadership team of NAIOP New Jersey, marking the start of a transition period in which he’ll work alongside CEO Michael McGuinness before succeeding him at the helm of the commercial real estate development association.

Indian biotech firm headed to Hopewell life sciences campus, eyes new manufacturing plant

A global biotech company is coming to New Jersey, with plans to open a new manufacturing plant near Princeton for its first location outside its home country of India.