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.

Business, community leaders break ground on long-awaited Mulberry Commons project in Newark

Stakeholders broke ground Monday on the long-awaited Mulberry Commons project, a 22-acre redevelopment that will create a sprawling park and public space at what had remained a sea of parking lots around the Prudential Center.

Long-awaited land sale clears the way for supermarket, apartments

A developer has acquired a long-contested parcel in New Milford, following years of approvals and litigation that will now give way to a new supermarket and apartments in the borough.

Long-term issues need long-term solutions

When the drafters of the federal and New Jersey constitutions established the length of terms for elected leaders from two to six years, they probably thought those were the right lengths to enable those leaders to focus on both short- and long-term issues. Unfortunately, most of the focus has been on the short term with little planning for the longer-term issues. Long-term has come to mean getting past the next election.

Demolition expected to spur redevelopment of 36-acre Fort Monmouth site

State officials have paved the way for the demolition of a 750,000-square-foot former research complex at Fort Monmouth, allowing them to market a larger 36-acre site on the property to prospective developers.

NJAA names new assistant VP for government affairs

The New Jersey Apartment Association has added to its government affairs team with the hiring of a new assistant vice president, the organization announced Monday.

EDA: Three NYC manufacturers eye a combined 193,000 sq. ft. in N.J.

Three manufacturers could be moving to New Jersey from New York City’s outer boroughs, following the approval of incentives for the firms by the state Economic Development Authority.

HMFA, Walters Group unveil new 102-unit Toms River development

A developer and state officials have marked the opening of a new 102-unit, affordable housing community in Toms River that will be reserved for senior citizens.

New Brunswick arts redevelopment completes $171 million financing package

The team behind the highly anticipated, mixed-use New Brunswick Performing Arts Center project has closed on the financing for the sweeping $171 million development.

Affordable housing in focus at PlanSmart NJ forum

With less than two months until Election Day, surrogates for New Jersey’s two leading candidates for governor on Thursday spoke directly to real estate and land use experts. As it often is, affordable housing was the dominant topic.

Holtec, public officials open $260 million campus in Camden (VIDEO)

Holtec International has opened the doors to what the state says is the single largest private investment in the history of Camden — a new 600,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing complex for the global energy technology company.