Jersey is looking better all the time — especially the suburbs. That’s my conclusion after reading a new Rutgers University report that provides an impressive amount of detail and analysis on economic, demographic and market trends which can help public officials plan for the future in ways that may help regenerate our suburbs and the overall state economy.
Market Sectors
New Jersey has an unmatched location and a population that developers dream about. It’s no wonder the commercial real estate industry is flourishing and evolving across all segments of the market.
It’s full steam ahead for New Jersey’s industrial market
The New Jersey industrial real estate market has been a model of consistency for the past three years. So, it should come as no surprise that the market had another strong performance to close out the decade, as healthy demand for large blocks of space helped keep absorption positive for the 28th consecutive quarter.
New Jerseyans Want Clean and AFFORDABLE Energy
Here in New Jersey, we need energy to heat our homes and power our modern lives. However, recently introduced public policy could mandate that consumers could lose choice and be forced to convert to a significantly more expensive form of energy — in fact, it could double your monthly bill. In a recent poll about this very subject, New Jersey residents made it loud and clear that they want to make their own decisions in how to provide energy for their homes.
Addressing affordable housing: Government leaders must adapt
After multiple Supreme Court decisions over 50 years, the creation of the Council on Affordable Housing and its subsequent power stripping by the Supreme Court in 2015, over 60,000 units of affordable housing have been created. So, does that mean that the battle over affordable housing in New Jersey is over? Nothing could be further from the truth.
