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.

Professional Services
Gibbons adds former Newark housing, economic development official to real estate team

A former key economic development official with the city of Newark has joined Gibbons PC as a director in its real property group, the firm announced Tuesday.

Health Care & Education
Becton Regional High School eyes $55 million expansion tied to upcoming bond question

Becton Regional High School has proposed a 90,000-square-foot expansion of its campus, as depicted in this rendering, in connection with a $55 million bond referendum scheduled for March 8. — Courtesy: Becton Regional High School

Government & Public Policy
EDA takes first step toward launching tax credit for reviving historic buildings

State officials have approved a set of proposed guidelines for a new incentive program to support the restoration of New Jersey’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.

Professional Services
Greenbaum Rowe adds three associates on real estate team

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has named three new associates in its real estate group as part of a series of new promotions and hires.

Professional Services
DMR taps Kapoor as first-ever COO among six new promotions

DMR Architects has named its first-ever chief operating officer alongside five other promotions within its Hasbrouck Heights-based team of more than 40.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer lands approval for 71 apartments in Plainfield, Taylor Architecture says

A proposal that would bring another 71 apartments to Plainfield is moving ahead after securing an approval from the city’s planning board, the project’s design team announced.

Government & Public Policy
Scotch Plains seeking developer, forging ahead with long-awaited downtown revival

Scotch Plains is seeking a developer after recently adopting a long-awaited redevelopment plan for its downtown, aiming to create a vibrant hub with a mix of retail, restaurants, housing, a consolidated library and town hall, public plazas and parking.

Residential & Mixed Use
Rockabill names new vice president

Rockabill Consulting and Development has promoted Sean McNamara to vice president.

Government & Public Policy
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.

Editor’s Note
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.