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.

EDA now taking applications for new Aspire gap financing program

The state’s Economic Development Authority is now accepting applications for Aspire, its new place-based gap financing program for commercial and residential projects.

Jumping in

Call me provincial, but I’m always fascinated these days when I hear that an established investor, developer or retailer that operates nationally is only now finding its way into the New Jersey market. With our labor pool, our consumer base and the all-important draw of being a discount from New York City, one can’t help but wonder what took them so long in the first place — especially in an expansion that goes back more than a decade.

How Devco does it: Inside $1.5 billion pipeline — and decades of high-profile New Jersey projects

New Brunswick Development Corp. is forging ahead after a year in which it broke ground on more than $1.5 billion worth of projects — a milestone that’s all the more notable for a team that never does the same project twice.

Redevelopment trends: New York tristate’s redevelopment in turmoil

Redevelopment activity in the New York Tristate Region is searching for direction. Post-pandemic, there is pressure to redefine business, retail and residential redevelopment programs. The revised target forces everyone to take a longer look and a broader view of the various impacts this redefinition may bring.

Murphy, lawmakers expand tax credits for digital media projects

A new law is set to expand New Jersey’s popular film and digital media tax credit program, further bolstering an industry that has attracted some commercial real estate owners.

Real Estate NJ’s 2022 Market Forecast

Every year has its ups and downs. Every market has highs and lows. Both were true when it came to New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector in 2021, a year that marked ongoing dominance for some asset classes, as COVID-19 continued to loom over others. Whether those trends endure in 2022 remains to be seen, but we’ve recruited some of the industry’s most prominent developers, service providers and insiders to help set the stage. You can find their predictions, insights and more in our special 2022 Market Forecast.

Investor buys nearly complete, 40-unit rental building in Jersey City for $16 million

An investment group has expanded its holdings in Jersey City with the acquisition of a new boutique apartment building that is in the final stages of construction.

Greenbaum Rowe taps Mlenak as redevelopment, land use co-chair

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP has named a new co-chair of its redevelopment and land use department.

NJ Transit awards contract, initial funding to begin Newark Penn Station upgrade

NJ Transit has awarded a key contract that it says will help kick off its long-awaited, $190 million restoration and upgrade of Newark Penn Station.

Accurate Builders plans 11 buildings, 4,200 units for Newark stadium site redevelopment

A developer is eyeing a potential spring groundbreaking for an 11-building project that would bring 4,200 residential units and other amenities to the former Newark Bears stadium site.