Leasing is set to begin at a new 90-unit luxury apartment building in Orange, the third and final phase of a high-profile redevelopment near the city’s downtown and NJ Transit rail service.
Residential & Mixed Use
The construction boom in New Jersey is no more evident than in the multifamily and mixed-use sector, thanks to changing demographics and the demand for urban-style living, even in the suburbs.
A new approach to housing policy where everyone wins
As New Jersey’s gubernatorial race heats up, housing remains a critical issue. Everyone agrees that we need more market-rate and affordable housing to meet demand, and there is also a consensus that housing prices in New Jersey are too high. But what can the government do differently to address these issues? Policymakers and our next governor need to acknowledge that current government policies are exacerbating these problems, not solving them.
Busy times ahead
As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the 1.1-square-mile community is benefiting from a flurry of activity in recent years, including the completion of three projects with a combined 450 housing units and new retail space as part of a coordinated plan to revitalize its downtown. That effort is more than two decades in the making, meaning officials there are eager to continue that momentum with the balanced but collaborative strategy that has attracted new investment and outside recognition.
