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
Morris: Edgewood residents hurt by government shutdown can defer rent payments

Edgewood Properties is doing its part to help those impacted by the partial government shutdown, allowing federal employees who live at its buildings to defer their rent payments. In the process, it hopes other apartment operators will follow suit.

Government & Public Policy
Incentives: A look at Murphy’s plans to streamline, cap subsidy programs

Gov. Phil Murphy detailed his plans to update the state’s incentive programs, speaking Wednesday during an event in Jersey City. — Courtesy: Edwin J. Torres/Governor’s Office By Joshua Burd After lashing out at New Jersey’s high-profile tax credit incentives, Gov.…

Government & Public Policy
RPM earns county planning award for housing project at Fort Monmouth

Monmouth County officials have recognized RPM Development Group for its role in transforming the historic Fort Monmouth property, following the opening of its 68-unit residential project at a historic officers housing complex.

Sponsored Content
Real Estate NJ’s 2019 Market Forecast

What does the year 2019 have in store for New Jersey’s commercial real estate market? We recruited some of the most influential developers, professionals and thought leaders in New Jersey commercial real estate to give us their predictions for the year ahead.

Government & Public Policy
NAIOP: Comptroller report only reinforces need for updated incentives in New Jersey

New Jersey’s use of tax incentives drew harsh criticism from a new audit by a state watchdog agency, but commercial real estate leaders say they welcome the scrutiny — and see it as a step toward updating and renewing the programs later this year.

Residential & Mixed Use
Newark affordable housing complex sells for $47.5 million

Jonathan Rose Cos. has sold a 360-unit, age-restricted affordable housing property in Newark for more than $47 million, according to brokers involved with the transaction.

Government & Public Policy
The changing landscape of stormwater management: New rule will require innovative techniques

On Dec. 3, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection published amendments to the state’s Stormwater Management Rule (NJAC 7.8) that, when adopted, will change fundamentally the way stormwater management systems are designed in New Jersey. The key amendment will replace the existing requirement, which asks developers to incorporate so-called non-structural strategies “to the maximum extent practicable,” with a firm requirement to use a technique known as green infrastructure in new development.

Professional Services
For LSRPs, a steady pipeline for years to come

Michael Novak, president of Atlantic Environmental Solutions Inc. in Hoboken — Courtesy: AESI The Licensed Site Remediation Professional program has undoubtedly eased the state’s backlog of contaminated sites. In the years to come, that volume could be a fraction of the…

Government & Public Policy
Hampshire acquires Hackensack site, its first Opportunity Zone investment

The Hampshire Cos. has made its first investment under the federal Opportunity Zone program, acquiring a parcel near Hackensack University Medical Center that it will redevelop as part of a joint venture.

Government & Public Policy
Kearny Point, Bell Works among sites eligible for EDA rent grants for startups

The state has approved nine locations at which technology or life sciences startups can apply for rent support grants that would help them move into incubators, accelerators or co-working spaces, including some of New Jersey’s largest redevelopment projects.