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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rockabill names new vice president

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

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.