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.

Professional Services
Veteran developer attorney joins CSG real estate group

The longtime general counsel of an area development firm has joined Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC.

Government & Public Policy
Seeking a solution, Assembly budget leader calls for extending deadline for state incentives

With the state’s two main incentive programs set to expire on June 30, a high-ranking state lawmaker called on Gov. Phil Murphy to consider extending the deadline and allow policymakers to revamp the tax credit offerings without interruption.

Residential & Mixed Use
Joint venture, HMFA top out 100-unit rental project in West Orange

A mixed-income project that will bring 100 new apartments to Essex County is slated for delivery by year-end, as its developers gathered last week to mark a construction milestone.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy names new EDA board chair amid ongoing calls for reform

Gov. Phil Murphy has named a new board chair of the Economic Development Authority, tapping a fellow former Goldman Sachs executive as part of his plan to overhaul the agency.

Government & Public Policy
Offers wanted for two Fort Monmouth parcels, agency says

With several high-profile redevelopment projects taking shape at the Fort Monmouth property, state officials are seeking buyers for two additional parcels at the former U.S. Army post.

Hospitality & Tourism
HFF: West Orange buys country club property for $11.1 million

The township of West Orange has acquired a nearly 138-acre golf course property within its borders, under an $11.1 million transaction arranged by HFF.

Policy Page
Earth Day 2019 Rx: Focus on recycling

April 22 is Earth Day, always a great time to reflect on what we as citizens can do to make the planet a little greener: reducing waste, conserving energy, reusing or donating products and recycling.

Government & Public Policy
Newark awarded $24 million HUD grant for public housing upgrades

The federal government has awarded more than $24 million to the city of Newark to fund a series of major capital improvements to public housing properties.

Event Coverage
Holistic thinking, public-private approach remain a focus at New Jersey Future’s redevelopment forum

New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum drew a crowd hundreds to New Brunswick recently, in a show of support for big-picture planning, adaptive reuse and public-private collaboration when it comes to development in the Garden State.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developers, HMFA unveil 48-unit affordable project in Ocean Township

A development team has completed nearly 50 new apartments in Ocean Township as part of the state’s ongoing effort to bring new affordable housing to areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.