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
Change agents: How Yorktel is guiding clients toward ‘next-gen’ workspaces, collaboration technology

Yorktel, a provider of video and audio communications services, has become a guiding hand for companies that are transitioning to so-called next-generation workplaces. That has meant advising clients on everything from choosing the right videoconferencing equipment to picking the optimal conference rooms, huddle rooms and other collaboration spaces.

Office
Mack-Cali, E-Trade ink 132,000 sq. ft. lease in Jersey City

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. and E-Trade Financial Corp. have completed a lease renewal in Jersey City, where the online brokerage will expand to more than 130,000 square feet.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJAA wins national honors for communications, website

The New Jersey Apartment Association has earned three national honors for its work in digital communications and editorial content.

Government & Public Policy
Saxum announces new $100 million fund for Opportunity Zones

Development and investment firm Saxum Real Estate has launched a $100 million fund dedicated to projects in newly created federal Opportunity Zones, as it prepares for the program’s highly anticipated rollout later this year.

Professional Services
LAN touts school construction, renovation work in Woodbridge

A design team from LAN Associates was on hand recently to break ground on $50 million worth of construction in Woodbridge, including a new elementary school and a sweeping renovation of an existing middle school.

Government & Public Policy
Flood wall decision looms large for Hoboken rail yards project

State officials could soon make a decision on key flood protection measures in Hoboken — one that could make or break a long-awaited, 2.3 million-square-foot redevelopment of the rail yards at the southern edge of the city.

Office
Teva, P3 Properties complete 345,000 sq. ft. lease in Parsippany, JLL says

New Jersey’s largest office lease of the year to date is official. Brokers with JLL this week announced the completion of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.’s 345,000-square-foot lease at 400 Interpace Pkwy. in Parsippany, known as MCCBLUE, under a deal with P3 Properties.

Government & Public Policy
NAIOP announces new membership, events director in New Jersey

NAIOP New Jersey has hired a new director of membership and special events.

Government & Public Policy
A fond farewell: Lizura reflects on 22 years with EDA, prepares for what comes next

Tim Lizura is now considering his next step after 22 years with Economic Development Authority, where he had become a fixture in New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector and a key player in the effort to revive cities such as Newark, Camden and New Brunswick.

Residential & Mixed Use
Condo building opens in Newark’s Lincoln Park section

A developer has completed a new 18-unit condominium project in Newark, joining city officials on Thursday to open the doors to the building.