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
Developer eyes 36-unit workforce housing project in Plainfield, Taylor Architecture says

A developer has moved closer to building a new 36-unit workforce housing property in Plainfield after securing approvals earlier this month from the city’s planning board.

Government & Public Policy
Towns file federal lawsuit over New Jersey affordable housing law, adding to state litigation

The coalition of towns seeking to undo New Jersey’s new affordable housing law is taking its case to federal court, arguing the framework violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause.

Government & Public Policy
BPU approves new phase of Community Solar program benefiting warehouse owners, residents

The state’s popular Community Solar Energy Program is expanding once again with a newly announced third phase, setting the stage for fresh revenue opportunities for commercial property owners who lease their rooftops to solar developers.

Professional Services
Mele, Ward help to bolster T&M Associates land development team

T&M Associates has strengthened its land development team in recent months with the addition of industry veterans Joseph Mele and Ryan Ward.

Professional Services
Greenbaum elects Koonz as fourth managing partner in firm’s 111-year history

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, the storied New Jersey law firm, has named environmental and energy attorney Barbara J. Koonz as its new managing partner.

Government & Public Policy
Weehawken parcel sold to Amtrak for $60 million after eminent domain settlement

Amtrak has taken control of a key parcel near the Hudson River waterfront in Weehawken, having acquired it for $60 million after an eminent domain settlement negotiated by Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC and Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn PC.

Professional Services
Connell Foley real estate attorneys among newest partners at Roseland-based firm

Connell Foley LLP has elevated real estate attorneys Thomas Leane, Melissa Lopez and Robert Verdibello to partner as part of a new round of promotions at the Roseland-based firm.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer lands site plan approval for 156-unit rental project in Irvington

A developer has taken a key step toward bringing 156 new apartments and retail space to a well-known corridor in Irvington, according to a project team with Taylor Architecture & Design.

Residential & Mixed Use
Walters hits full occupancy at new 50-unit affordable housing property in Holmdel

Walters has leased up a new 50-unit residential property in Holmdel, one of the latest additions to its portfolio of income-restricted housing at the Jersey Shore and across the state.

Residential & Mixed Use
Community Investment Strategies, Dodge Foundation partner to preserve affordable housing

Community Investment Strategies is teaming with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation to upgrade and preserve the region’s affordable housing stock, starting with a 169-unit property in Elizabeth.