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
EDA, NJIT announce new center for brownfields cleanup

The state Economic Development Authority is teaming with the New Jersey Institute of Technology to establish a new initiative aimed at helping local governments clean up and reposition brownfield sites within their borders.

Government & Public Policy
Normandy closes on Jersey City, Hackensack projects under Opportunity Zone fund

Normandy Real Estate Partners has closed on two transactions under the federal Opportunity Zone program, as it touts a milestone in its effort to raise $250 million for such investments.

People
CSG adds veteran municipal attorney, former Atlantic City business administrator

Jason Holt — Courtesy: Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC By Joshua Burd Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has bolstered its team of real estate and property tax attorneys with the addition of a longtime municipal official in the state. Jason…

Government & Public Policy
HMFA awards $22.5 million in tax credits, supporting 1,200 affordable units

State officials have awarded more than $22 million in new funding under a federal tax credit program for affordable housing developers, supporting 17 projects that will create some 1,200 units for families, seniors and residents with special needs.

Government & Public Policy
Office space analytics startup opens at Kearny Point, with EDA support

A technology startup has opened offices at the sprawling Kearny Point complex after being approved for a rent subsidy program by the state Economic Development Authority.

Sponsored Content
What all real-estate companies, developers and professionals need to know about political contributions

With the presidential election now less than a year away, 2020 promises to be a year in which politics is difficult to escape. But before businesses and individuals rush to engage in political activity and make political contributions at the county and municipal levels, it is important to review New Jersey’s pay-to-play laws. Because what the real-estate world doesn’t know about political contributions may come back to hurt it.

Residential & Mixed Use
Affordable apartments in Newark rehabbed with LIHTC tax credits

State and local officials cut a ceremonial ribbon Thursday to mark the major rehabilitation of a decades-old building with 200 apartments for working families in the city’s Central Ward.

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NJAA honors leading owners, professionals at annual awards gala

The New Jersey Apartment Association has recognized dozens of member owners, managers and other professionals as part of its 26th annual Garden State Awards of Excellence gala.

Government & Public Policy
NJ Transit names new chief of real estate, development for TOD parcels

NJ Transit has tapped a former real estate investment trust executive as its first-ever head of real estate and development, seeking to spur new revenue streams and revitalize the many underused parcels around its train stations.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City, developers eye 1.5-acre park space for new residential neighborhood

Developers and local officials have broken ground on a new $2 million park in Jersey City that will look to be a focal point for an emerging residential neighborhood.