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
BNE, local officials break ground on first phase of major redevelopment in South Amboy

BNE Real Estate has broken ground on a 291-unit residential building in South Amboy, the first piece of a sweeping waterfront redevelopment that will yield nearly 2,000 new apartments.

Government & Public Policy
Newark approvals include tax abatement for second ‘Shaq Tower’

A proposed 370-unit apartment tower in Newark has secured a 30-year tax abatement, as city officials move to advance a series of planned developments despite the pandemic.

Government & Public Policy
Kolakowski named NJBA chief executive

The New Jersey Builders Association has tapped a longtime member of its leadership and government affairs team as its new CEO.

Government & Public Policy
State seeking new bids, proposals for 80-acre ‘gateway’ parcel at Fort Monmouth

One of the top parcels at the former Fort Monmouth site is back on the market, as state officials seek a new plan for bringing residential and commercial uses to the 80-acre development site.

Professional Services
Engineering group honors PS&S water treatment expert, a 60-year industry veteran

A veteran engineer and architect with PS&S has earned a top honor from the American Society of Civil Engineers’ New Jersey section.

Roundtable
How can state and local leaders help bring new foot traffic to their downtowns?

How can state and local leaders help bring new foot traffic to their downtowns? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

Top News
‘STEAM Lab’ coming to Atlantic City, seeking to prepare students for future economy

The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is teaming with business leaders to create a new training center for local students, seeking to grow the region’s economy beyond the hospitality sector.

Professional Services
Bergen County rec complex, senior center upgrade nearly complete, Dresdner Robin says

A community in Bergen County is nearing completion of a revamped recreation and senior center complex, following design and site work by a team with Dresdner Robin.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy signs permit extension bill, drawing praise from developers

Real estate industry advocates are cheering the passage of a state law to extend the timeline for governmental permits and approvals for projects that were stalled by the pandemic.

Government & Public Policy
Day Pitney attorney named land use section chair for State Bar Association

A real estate and land use attorney in Day Pitney LLP’s Parsippany office has taken over a key position with the New Jersey State Bar Association.