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.

Top News
The best of The Briefing 2021

Dear readers, As we look ahead to 2022, we’re excited to look back at our top stories of 2021, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below. Happy…

Government & Public Policy
Capital City Redevelopment Corp. updates key planning document for downtown Trenton

A state agency has unveiled a new plan that it hopes will spark economic development in and around downtown Trenton.

Residential & Mixed Use
DMR: Developer kicks off first of 11 buildings at 88-acre town center site in Whippany

A developer has broken ground on a project that will revive the former site of a historic paper mill complex in Hanover’s Whippany section, bringing nearly 1,000 residential units, 80,000 square feet of retail space and other uses as part of an 88-acre town center.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJAA calls for ramping up new state eviction prevention program

With New Jersey’s eviction moratorium drawing down and state officials no longer taking applications for rental assistance for landlords and tenants impacted by the pandemic, stakeholders are hoping to see a new eviction prevention program take center stage.

Government & Public Policy
EDA: Buyer wanted for 26 acres along Route 1 R&D, education corridor in North Brunswick

The state is seeking a buyer for 26 acres along Route 1 in North Brunswick, touting the parcels’ location in the heart of New Jersey’s research and development corridor.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves ERG subsidy for 68-unit housing rehab in Paterson

A joint venture is moving ahead with plans to create new housing for veterans in Paterson, having secured a state subsidy to help it purchase and renovate two buildings.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer kicks off 600-unit residential, retail project at former Parsippany office park

A development team has broken ground on a project that will bring 600 apartments and townhomes to the site of what was a sprawling highway office park in Parsippany.

Professional Services
DeCotiis adds veteran land use, litigation attorneys among 13 new practitioners

DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin LLP has added more than a dozen new attorneys, including two that bring decades of experience in land use, commercial litigation and other areas.

Residential & Mixed Use
Tantum, public officials hail opening of veterans housing building in Jersey City

Tantum Real Estate has opened the doors to a new boutique apartment building in Jersey City that will provide affordable housing to military veterans and other residents.

Roundtable
What will be a major environmental or sustainability concern for property owners in 2022?

What will be a major environmental or sustainability concern for property owners in 2022? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.