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.
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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.
Amazon, Uber Eats and Whole Foods walk into a lobby: From grandeur to groceries, the lobby has a new job description
From Journal Square to Paulus Hook, New Jersey’s Gold Coast is lined with stunning pre-war buildings that speak to a bygone era of craftsmanship, character and architectural grandeur. High ceilings, intricate moldings, brick facades and hand-laid parquet floors give these properties a timeless appeal, especially for developers and residents who value authenticity over uniformity. But restoring and reimagining these buildings for modern use — particularly in a way that makes them fully accessible — is one of the biggest challenges construction teams face today.
