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.

Top News
American Dream’s debut: Murphy tours first phase of massive entertainment, retail project

Gov. Phil Murphy and Tammy Murphy were among those on hand Friday, Oct. 25, to tour the first phase of the American Dream project. — Courtesy: Edwin J. Torres/Governor’s Office By Joshua Burd Gov. Phil Murphy and other top state…

Government & Public Policy
Pennrose, local officials unveil affordable, special needs housing in Woodbridge

Pennrose has opened the doors to a new 100-unit affordable and supportive housing complex in Woodbridge, following a four-year redevelopment effort in partnership with the township.

Industrial
Russo, Forsgate break ground on massive Meadowlands logistics park

Two of New Jersey’s best-known multigenerational development firms have broken ground on a long-awaited project in the heart of the Meadowlands, one that will bring more than 3 million square feet of high-end industrial space to a site that is five miles from the Lincoln Tunnel.

Residential & Mixed Use
PIRHL, HMFA kick off 86-unit affordable housing project in Somerset County

A development team has broken ground on a residential project that will bring 86 affordable apartments to families in Somerset County.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA members, lawmakers brave Nor’easter for annual PAC reception (SLIDESHOW)

Last week’s “bomb cyclone” Nor’easter was no match for an annual event hosted by the New Jersey Apartment Association, which drew some three dozen lawmakers and more than 150 attendees despite torrential rain and bruising winds.

Residential & Mixed Use
Michaels, Camden housing authority break ground on 75-unit project

A partnership has kicked off the next phase of a plan to redevelop a former public housing complex in Camden, breaking ground on 75 apartments in the city’s Centerville neighborhood.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA adds new VP of government affairs

The New Jersey Apartment Association has made a new addition to its influential government affairs team.

Government & Public Policy
ULI Northern New Jersey names R&J senior account exec as PR chair

The Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter has tapped a Bridgewater-based public relations professional to spearhead its outreach and engagement in the region.

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Changes coming to long-term tax exemption statute

Several bills affecting the long-term tax exemption statute are slowly making their way through the New Jersey Legislature. While each bill addresses different provisions of the statute, the common theme among them is one of restrictiveness.

Government & Public Policy
CBRE: Social services agency inks nine-building, $8.27 million portfolio sale

A nonprofit children’s services agency has sold nine properties totaling nearly 82,000 square feet, under a series of newly completed transactions by CBRE.