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.

Atlantic City milestone: New HQ tower marks completion of Gateway project

South Jersey Industries has opened the doors to its new 72,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlantic City, joining Stockton University’s new campus as part of a high-profile, $210 million project to diversify the city’s economy beyond gaming.

WRE: Brooklyn publisher set to buy Rahway building, expand into New Jersey

A large Brooklyn-based publishing company is expanding into New Jersey with the planned acquisition of a 256,000-square-foot building in Rahway, thanks in large part to a 10-year, $8.25 million tax credit package from the state Economic Development Authority.

EDA: Delivery startup weighing 300,000 sq. ft. facility in South Jersey

State officials have offered a 10-year, $39 million tax credit package to encourage an online delivery startup to open a nearly 300,000-square-foot facility in Gloucester County.

TD Bank closes $6 million loan for veterans housing expansion in Somerset

TD Bank has announced a commitment to finance the expansion of a Somerset County housing community for veterans, where developers are set to nearly double the number of affordable apartments.

ULI highlights top New Jersey CRE projects, industry leaders at awards dinner

The Urban Land Institute honored a dozen commercial real estate projects and industry leaders last week as part of an annual awards dinner hosted by its northern New Jersey chapter.

Fintech firm debuts Newark office after move from Manhattan

A financial technology firm has opened its new office in downtown Newark, thanks in large part to a $6.5 million state incentive that helped lure the company from Midtown Manhattan.

SLIDESHOW: Rutgers conference on Opportunity Zones draws sold-out crowd

More than 200 industry leaders and influencers turned out recently for a Rutgers Center for Real Estate conference on the new federal Opportunity Zone program.

Next phase of Camden affordable housing redevelopment underway

Michaels Development and the city of Camden have broken ground on 72 low- and moderate-income apartments, continuing a project to redevelop a blighted public housing complex.

NJAA draws record crowd to PAC fundraiser with state lawmakers (SLIDESHOW)

Dozens of state lawmakers met face to face recently with leaders in the multifamily sector, as the New Jersey Apartment Association hosted its annual political action committee reception.

NAIOP honors new hall of fame class, CRE industry leaders

A crowd of nearly 400 turned out Monday night as NAIOP New Jersey inducted three commercial real estate leaders into its hall of fame, while honoring a longtime state government leader and three key industry professionals.