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.

Government & Public Policy
Coming together: Real estate, environmental leaders see continued partnership as New Jersey’s landmark community solar program expands

State regulators have renewed their support for a landmark program that has created not only new revenue streams for warehouse owners and solar developers, but a source of common ground for the business and environmental communities.

Government & Public Policy
Newark Land Bank breaks ground on first residential project under pioneering program

A developer has broken ground on a new home in Newark as part of the city’s pioneering land bank program that leverages blighted properties to help expand housing opportunities.

Top News
Paterson’s Art Factory, long eyed for adaptive reuse potential, back on the market for sale after acquisition by Procida

The historic Art Factory complex in Paterson is on the market for sale, as investors and city officials seek a buyer to help achieve a long-awaited redevelopment plan for the site.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer eyes 36-unit workforce housing project in Plainfield, Taylor Architecture says

A developer has moved closer to building a new 36-unit workforce housing property in Plainfield after securing approvals earlier this month from the city’s planning board.

Government & Public Policy
Towns file federal lawsuit over New Jersey affordable housing law, adding to state litigation

The coalition of towns seeking to undo New Jersey’s new affordable housing law is taking its case to federal court, arguing the framework violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause.

Government & Public Policy
BPU approves new phase of Community Solar program benefiting warehouse owners, residents

The state’s popular Community Solar Energy Program is expanding once again with a newly announced third phase, setting the stage for fresh revenue opportunities for commercial property owners who lease their rooftops to solar developers.

Professional Services
Mele, Ward help to bolster T&M Associates land development team

T&M Associates has strengthened its land development team in recent months with the addition of industry veterans Joseph Mele and Ryan Ward.

Professional Services
Greenbaum elects Koonz as fourth managing partner in firm’s 111-year history

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, the storied New Jersey law firm, has named environmental and energy attorney Barbara J. Koonz as its new managing partner.

Government & Public Policy
Weehawken parcel sold to Amtrak for $60 million after eminent domain settlement

Amtrak has taken control of a key parcel near the Hudson River waterfront in Weehawken, having acquired it for $60 million after an eminent domain settlement negotiated by Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC and Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn PC.

Professional Services
Connell Foley real estate attorneys among newest partners at Roseland-based firm

Connell Foley LLP has elevated real estate attorneys Thomas Leane, Melissa Lopez and Robert Verdibello to partner as part of a new round of promotions at the Roseland-based firm.