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
Greek Real Estate Partners’ Schlindwein installed as NAIOP New Jersey president

NAIOP New Jersey has welcomed its new board for the next two years, with Greek Real Estate Partners’ Matt Schlindwein taking the helm as president of the commercial real estate development association.

Professional Services
Corliss, Ward of Giordano Halleran real estate, land use teams among newest shareholders

Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC has named two new shareholders in its real estate and land use groups as part of four newly announced promotions on its Red Bank-based team.

Professional Services
ESA promotes Lezette to director of client strategies, business development

ESA Environmental Consultants has promoted Christine Lezette to director of client strategies and business development, touting her vital role in the firm’s success since her arrival in 2021.

Editor’s Note
Busy times ahead

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the 1.1-square-mile community is benefiting from a flurry of activity in recent years, including the completion of three projects with a combined 450 housing units and new retail space as part of a coordinated plan to revitalize its downtown. That effort is more than two decades in the making, meaning officials there are eager to continue that momentum with the balanced but collaborative strategy that has attracted new investment and outside recognition.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $64 million Aspire award for 210-unit Bayfront project in Jersey City

The first piece of the highly touted Bayfront housing project in Jersey City is moving ahead with the help of a newly approved, $64 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Government & Public Policy
CRE leaders hopeful after Murphy signs law to boost viability, eligibility of Aspire projects

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to expand the Aspire tax credit program for developers, in part by allowing projects in New Brunswick, Camden and East Orange to secure larger awards, while taking steps meant to help applicants secure construction financing.

Residential & Mixed Use
Walters: First renters arrive at new 63-unit affordable housing property in Chatham Twp.

Walters has welcomed the first residents at a new 63-unit, income-restricted multifamily property in Chatham Township after completing the development late last year.

Residential & Mixed Use
LCOR breaks ground on 386-unit rental tower for sweeping ‘Hoboken Connect’ project

Construction is underway on the new 386-unit apartment tower that will mark a key private-sector component of a landmark, mixed-use project around Hoboken Terminal.

Professional Services
Garcia among newest additions to Connell Foley executive committee

Real estate and land use attorney George Garcia has joined Connell Foley LLP’s executive committee, in one of several new leadership moves announced by the firm.

Government & Public Policy
Towns challenging new affordable housing law detail latest strategy, eyeing Jan. 23 hearing

The coalition of towns seeking to block New Jersey’s new affordable housing law will soon have another day in court, having raised fresh concerns about the process that state officials will use to resolve zoning disputes and about a set of newly released regulations.