A professional with the Atlantic City Development Corp. is among four new appointees to the New Jersey State Planning Commission, as stakeholders look to re-energize the agency that sets development policy and priorities throughout the state.
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.
New Jerseyans Want Clean and AFFORDABLE Energy
Here in New Jersey, we need energy to heat our homes and power our modern lives. However, recently introduced public policy could mandate that consumers could lose choice and be forced to convert to a significantly more expensive form of energy — in fact, it could double your monthly bill. In a recent poll about this very subject, New Jersey residents made it loud and clear that they want to make their own decisions in how to provide energy for their homes.
Addressing affordable housing: Government leaders must adapt
After multiple Supreme Court decisions over 50 years, the creation of the Council on Affordable Housing and its subsequent power stripping by the Supreme Court in 2015, over 60,000 units of affordable housing have been created. So, does that mean that the battle over affordable housing in New Jersey is over? Nothing could be further from the truth.
Landlords continue right-sizing, refreshing office stock, as state incentives question looms large
With 2020 underway, owners of New Jersey office buildings are closely watching Trenton to see if the state will pass new tax incentives to attract employers. That’s one of the key issues and trends likely to drive the office market this year, according to interviews with brokers and landlords. In fact, observers say the fate of tax incentives will have more impact on New Jersey’s office market than the presidential election.