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Culture campus: Newark Museum update marks latest milestone as $100 million mixed-use project takes shape around it

New Jersey’s oldest museum has undergone a significant upgrade, solidifying its commitment to serve as a dynamic cultural hub for the region and beyond. It also is considered the cornerstone of the $100 million, blended-use project that’s poised to link two downtown neighborhoods.

Building momentum

The Museum Parc project is now taking shape around The Newark Museum of Art, as you’ll read in this month’s cover story, as a development team constructs two new buildings with a combined 250 mixed-income apartments, ground-floor retail and additional cultural spaces such as a vibrant, glass-enclosed gallery. The construction along Central Avenue is now about 50 percent complete, as anticipation builds for full delivery in early 2027.

Chacanias joins Flaster Greenberg as counsel with real estate and land use, environmental teams

Flaster Greenberg PC has welcomed Peter A. Chacanias as counsel in its real estate and land use and environmental departments, the Cherry Hill-based firm announced last week.

Cushman adds Manfro as managing director, Northeast retail investment sales

Cushman & Wakefield has bolstered its capital markets team in the region with the addition of Joanna Manfro, a veteran broker in the retail space.

Stockton, Hofstra library renovations among DIGroup’s latest higher ed projects

The renovation of Stockton University’s main library in Galloway is taking shape as part of a $19.5 million project spearheaded by DIGroup Architecture.

For NAIOP New Jersey, return of food bank volunteer day highlights fresh focus on community action

NAIOP New Jersey’s day of service this summer came amid its renewed focus on community action, one of six goals outlined in a four-year strategic plan unveiled earlier this year.

Bothner joins Bennett Realty & Development as junior broker

Bennett Realty & Development has hired John Bothner as an associate with its Holmdel-based team of leasing and commercial sales brokers.

From boardrooms to bedrooms (and big boxes): Inside New Jersey’s office conversion boom

Empty office buildings and half-vacant corporate campuses have become a familiar sight in New Jersey. In the wake of the pandemic, and the rise of remote and hybrid work, companies are using less space and leaving behind millions of square feet of surplus offices. At the same time, there’s a pressing need for housing and modern industrial facilities. It’s no surprise then that developers in the Garden State are increasingly turning these underused offices into multifamily residences and warehouses. This white paper explores the scale and characteristics of New Jersey’s office conversion boom focusing on the transformation of offices into residential and industrial uses as well as the impact it will have on developers, investors and occupiers.

Violet PR welcomes Johnson as account director to lead U.S. campaigns

Violet PR has bolstered its Montclair-based team with the addition of veteran strategist Dan Johnson as an account director.

Veteran medical office, health care brokers Lizzack and Horning join The Clinical Group

The Clinical Group, the growing medical real estate and health care advisory firm, has bolstered its team in a significant way with the addition of two prominent brokers in the space.