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.

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.

Russo welcomes project partners, local officials to new Orange apartments

Russo Development recently marked the opening of Essex & Crane, its new luxury apartment building in Orange, welcoming project partners and local officials to tour the 209-unit property.

Panel: Newark remains a land of opportunity for housing, business — despite long-term hurdles

Optimism is nothing new in Newark, with its rich transportation network, cultural institutions and key anchors in business, health care and academia. But the city still struggles with poverty, education challenges and other barriers that have kept it from blossoming alongside places such as Jersey City, Hoboken and other urban markets, despite billions of dollars in new investment. Panelists said as much last week during Real Estate NJ’s Newark Redevelopment Update, as they debated those challenges and how to unlock the city’s long-held potential.

McGuinness reflects on 26 years at NAIOP, as industry leaders praise outgoing CEO

In an interview, outgoing NAIOP New Jersey CEO Michael McGuinness reflected on a tenure that’s been marked by service, stability and impressive membership growth, as chapter leaders touted a record of persistent yet professional advocacy that has earned the respect of both industry executives and government officials throughout the state.

High praise: NAIOP leaders pay tribute to outgoing CEO McGuinness

We asked commercial real estate industry leaders for their thoughts on NAIOP New Jersey CEO Michael McGuinness, who is retiring next month after more than 25 years in the role.

Scotch Plains taps Woodmont as conditional redeveloper in long-awaited downtown project

Scotch Plains has designated Woodmont Properties as the conditional redeveloper for more than nine acres in its downtown, following a multiyear search aimed at jumpstarting a long-awaited plan for the central business district.

Blue Onyx, Paterson Music Project host festival supporting Turkey-Syria earthquake relief

A crowd of Paterson residents and community leaders descended on the city’s Great Falls section earlier this month, supporting relief efforts for the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria while showcasing a local after-school music program for students.