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.

Professional Services
Lindabury announces new attorney for commercial real estate group

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC has welcomed a new attorney to its commercial real estate group.

Government & Public Policy
New Jersey legalizes cannabis in long-awaited move with social justice, economic impacts

Adult use of cannabis is now legal in New Jersey, cementing a key piece of Gov. Phil Murphy’s agenda and paving the way for what could be an impactful industry for commercial real estate.

Residential & Mixed Use
Newark: Developer of 270-unit rental tower lands PILOT, plans groundbreaking this year

The developer of a 270-unit apartment tower in Newark is eyeing a groundbreaking later this year after city officials approved a 30-year tax abatement for the project.

Government & Public Policy
Greenbaum Rowe attorney tapped for newly created NJBA redevelopment counsel post

The New Jersey Builders Association has tapped a partner with Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP for the newly created position of redevelopment counsel.

Professional Services
MSW announces new hires in litigation, land use groups

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has expanded its litigation and land use practice groups with its two latest additions.

People
Stro names new general counsel

The Stro Cos. has hired a veteran business and real estate lawyer as its new general counsel.

Retail
Jersey City plans $6.7 million overhaul of downtown pedestrian plaza

A nearly $7 million upgrade is coming to a key pedestrian plaza in downtown Jersey City, the latest in a series of streetscape improvements announced by local officials.

Top News
NJAA cheers as $350 million rental assistance bill advances in Senate

A bill that would provide $350 million in rental assistance to apartment landlords and tenants has moved ahead in the state Senate, drawing support from the multifamily industry.

Government & Public Policy
EDA: Revival of historic Paterson stadium set to begin after approval of ERG award

A development team is moving ahead with plans to revive the historic Hinchliffe Stadium site in Paterson, following approval of a $67 million state tax credit for the project.

Policy Page
Regional mindset, new recipe needed to keep our talent and project pipeline flowing

It’s high time that New Jersey’s local officials start doing things differently and placing a higher priority on talent attraction, collaborative regional (not parochial) planning and being on the same page. Economic development experts from outside the state seemed to concur at NAIOP New Jersey’s recent Annual Meeting and Commercial Real Estate Outlook.