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
Construction underway on Walters’ new 73-unit affordable housing property in Hainesport

Walters has broken ground on a collection of 73 upscale, income-restricted apartments in the Burlington County township of Hainesport.

Technology
EDA, Nokia Bell Labs to open new hub for commercializing research at New Brunswick’s HELIX campus

A new facility focused on commercializing scientific research is coming to the HELIX — the acclaimed campus under construction in downtown New Brunswick — under a partnership announced this week by state officials and Nokia Bell Labs, a future tenant at the site.

Professional Services
DRG Architects acquires Vitetta, expanding footprint in Pennsylvania

DRG Architects is expanding westward with the acquisition of Vitetta, a practice with deep ties to Central Pennsylvania.

Government & Public Policy
Perth Amboy approves Kushner plan for 602 rentals, public amenities along city’s waterfront

Kushner and city officials in Perth Amboy have taken a key step in a plan to bring more than 600 apartments and retail space to a nearly 16-acre stretch along the Arthur Kill waterfront.

Government & Public Policy
Bill to boost housing density with extra state aid to towns clears Assembly committee

State lawmakers are hoping to create new housing in New Jersey with an incentive-based approach, unveiling a bill that would boost aid to municipalities that update their zoning to allow for higher-density residential development.

Residential & Mixed Use
Small town, big plans: New development helping to spark revival of downtown Dunellen, as borough eyes additional projects after years of planning

Major redevelopment projects are taking shape in downtown Dunellen after more than two decades of planning by local officials, who are eager to keep the momentum going with a balanced but proactive approach that has brought new attention to the borough.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer eyes 1,000 apartments, retail space in new plan for historic Orange hospital site

A developer has secured a key local approval for a project that would bring more than 1,000 apartments and commercial space to the long-shuttered Orange Memorial Hospital property.

Industrial
Blau & Berg, Atlantic Handling Systems join growing Circulate NJ business coalition

Circulate NJ has welcomed The Blau & Berg Co. and Atlantic Handling Systems as its newest members, bolstering its ranks as the business coalition promotes the economic benefits of the state’s far-reaching logistics sector.

Guest Columns
A new approach to housing policy where everyone wins

As New Jersey’s gubernatorial race heats up, housing remains a critical issue. Everyone agrees that we need more market-rate and affordable housing to meet demand, and there is also a consensus that housing prices in New Jersey are too high. But what can the government do differently to address these issues? Policymakers and our next governor need to acknowledge that current government policies are exacerbating these problems, not solving them.

Government & Public Policy
Tantleff sworn in for second term as NJBA chair, joining six fellow board members

The New Jersey Builders Association has installed Debra Tantleff as its chair for a second term, as it prepares for the rollout of the state’s new affordable housing law and other key policies.