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
Russo details start of 297-unit rental project at Newark’s Broad Street station

Russo Development has broken ground in Newark on a project that will bring nearly 300 apartments to a site just north of Interstate 280 and NJ Transit’s Broad Street station.

Government & Public Policy
Solar Landscape, Extra Space Storage usher in next round of state renewable energy program

Solar energy developer Solar Landscape has completed a new installation atop a self-storage complex in Monmouth County, while marking a milestone in a key state program.

Residential & Mixed Use
S. Hekemian Group unveils new luxury rentals, in latest step to revive ex-Mercedes campus

The S. Hekemian Group has unveiled the first of two apartment buildings in Montvale that will house a combined 308 units, marking the latest step in its plan to redevelop the former Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters campus in the borough.

Professional Services
Dresdner Robin announces four hires for growing environmental team

Land use consultancy Dresdner Robin has added four new environmental scientists to its Jersey City-based team.

Government & Public Policy
NAIOP New Jersey details Landante’s new role as director of communications, policy

NAIOP New Jersey has announced the addition of a public affairs and public relations veteran as its newest director of communications and policy.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City approves redevelopment, affordable housing pact for first phase of Bayfront

Plans to transform Jersey City’s massive Bayfront property took a key step forward this week with the approval of a redevelopment agreement for the first phase, a proposed 209-unit building with more than a third of its apartments reserved for lower-income renters.

People
Kauffman to step down from full-time duties with NRBP

Barbara E. Kauffman, the longtime executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Newark Regional Business Partnership, will step down from the full-time role this fall.

Professional Services
Engineer returns to PS&S as senior vice president

A veteran engineer has rejoined PS&S, where she will serve as a senior vice president with a focus on infrastructure and site development projects.

Residential & Mixed Use
Zoning board OKs 14-unit condo project in historic Newark district

Newark’s zoning board has approved plans for a new 14-unit condominium building some two blocks south of Interstate 280 and NJ Transit’s Broad Street station.

Government & Public Policy
Fulop expects nimble approach to development in Jersey City, with major projects still to come

Jersey City is still in the earliest stages of its well-chronicled renaissance, the city’s mayor said Thursday, while projecting a nimble approach to development in the face of economic headwinds and a continued focus on lesser-known neighborhoods outside the downtown.