Office

New Jersey’s office market is evolving by the day, but this fact remains: The state’s location and educated workforce make it a highly desirable place for tenants of all shapes and sizes.

Office
Bergen County acquires 34,000 sq. ft. Hackensack office building

The longtime owner of a 34,000-square-foot office building in Hackensack has sold the property to one of its tenants, the Bergen County government, under a deal arranged by NAI James E. Hanson.

Professional Services
NAI Mertz names executive VP, managing director

NAI Mertz has deepened its bench with a longtime commercial real estate executive, who will help oversee its four offices in South Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

Events
New Jersey Future unveils smart growth award winners for 2019

New Jersey Future has announced the winners of its 2019 Smart Growth Awards, a group that includes adaptive reuse projects in four of the state’s major cities.

Office
NKF named leasing agent for three-building office campus in Warren

A three-building, 231,000-square-foot office park in Warren is slated for a series of updates as part of a newly announced marketing plan by Newmark Knight Frank.

Office
Claims manager takes 5,000 sq. ft. in Atlantic County, Vantage says

A claims management provider has leased 5,000 square feet of office space in Galloway, under a newly announced transaction by Vantage Real Estate Services.

Editor’s Note
Hoping for growth

New Jersey has only scratched the surface in the co-working and shared office space sector, despite the fact that it is experiencing rapid growth in New York City and other major markets. Fortunately, we’re hearing that the Garden State is poised to grow its share. The industry’s biggest name, WeWork, has ramped up its search for space in New Jersey over the past year, which means its competitors may not be far behind. The requirements have the potential to further strengthen top submarkets such as the Hudson waterfront, while providing a needed boost in areas where vacancy remains high.

Residential & Mixed Use
NBPAC project unveils newly named theaters, largest-ever gifts for playhouse

The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, a $172 million mixed-use project rising in the city’s downtown, has added to its cachet with two newly announced naming gifts.

Events
USGBC NJ unveils LEED projects of the year, honorees for spring gala

A new corporate campus in Bergen County and two upscale, environmentally conscious condominium projects will be among the top honorees this year at an annual gala hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council’s New Jersey chapter.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy renews call for state-supported venture capital fund

Gov. Phil Murphy hit the road on Wednesday to highlight a plan to draw more venture capital to New Jersey, a key piece of his proposal to replace the state’s expiring business incentives.

Government & Public Policy
Longtime EPA official joins Kearny Point team, with a focus on green initiatives

Hugo Neu Group has bolstered the team overseeing its landmark Kearny Point project, tapping a longtime federal official to oversee environmental initiatives at the 130-acre site.