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.

Government & Public Policy
Westfield OKs changes to closely watched plan for new office, residential buildings downtown

A high-profile redevelopment project in Westfield is moving ahead with key changes, following the town’s approval of a plan that now includes nearly 200,000 square feet of office space, 205 residential units and a series of public improvements and new green spaces downtown.

Residential & Mixed Use
Sena, Cortell launch $124 million rehab of 304-unit Trenton affordable housing property

A joint venture has kicked off a sweeping $124 million project to modernize and preserve a two-building, 304-unit affordable housing property in downtown Trenton.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City breaks ground on landmark Bayfront project with 80 percent affordable housing

A development team has broken ground on the first piece of Jersey City’s long-awaited Bayfront project, a key focal point in the city’s plan to expand its affordable housing stock.

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Netflix joins Murphys, other officials to break ground on massive Fort Monmouth studio campus

Demolition is underway for Netflix’s long-awaited, $1 billion project to create a 1.1 million-square-foot studio campus at the historic Fort Monmouth property.

Government & Public Policy
Plan to replace Newark Bay Bridge moves ahead after environmental review by Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has signed off on the first piece of a plan to rebuild the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension, supporting the findings of an environmental review by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and issuing a key permit to help the $6 billion project proceed.

Government & Public Policy
Coming together: Real estate, environmental leaders see continued partnership as New Jersey’s landmark community solar program expands

State regulators have renewed their support for a landmark program that has created not only new revenue streams for warehouse owners and solar developers, but a source of common ground for the business and environmental communities.

Government & Public Policy
Newark Land Bank breaks ground on first residential project under pioneering program

A developer has broken ground on a new home in Newark as part of the city’s pioneering land bank program that leverages blighted properties to help expand housing opportunities.

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Paterson’s Art Factory, long eyed for adaptive reuse potential, back on the market for sale after acquisition by Procida

The historic Art Factory complex in Paterson is on the market for sale, as investors and city officials seek a buyer to help achieve a long-awaited redevelopment plan for the site.

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.