Top News

It’s complicated: Power, infrastructure constraints loom large as NAIOP panel weighs data center growth in New Jersey

The data center landscape in the U.S., particularly in New Jersey, is experiencing significant growth driven by the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Yet there is still a good deal of uncertainty around how to meet this growing need.

Government & Public Policy

EDA approves $45 million in Aspire tax credits for senior affordable housing projects in New Brunswick, West Deptford

The state has announced two new approvals under the Aspire tax credit program, pledging a combined $45.4 million to affordable housing projects in New Brunswick and West Deptford.

Residential & Mixed Use

Mill Creek seals JV partnership, breaks ground on 253-unit Fort Lee apartment towern

Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on a 253-unit luxury rental tower in Fort Lee, having secured joint venture equity as part of a deal arranged by JLL.

Food & Beverage

Mabel, coastal European-themed eatery, opens as Bell Works’ first full-service restaurant

The first full-service restaurant at Bell Works has opened its doors at the 2 million-square-foot property, bringing another amenity to its many tenants and residents in and around Holmdel.

Technology

Brightcore, Luminace detail new community solar project at Fairfield and Montville properties

New solar panels are coming to eight commercial buildings in Fairfield and Montville as part of a project announced Wednesday by Brightcore Energy and Luminace.

Revlon takes 62,000 sq. ft. for R&D hub at Onyx-led NEST campus in Kenilworth

Revlon is heading to Onyx Equities’ Northeast Science and Technology Center in Kenilworth, where it will lease 62,000 square feet for its New Jersey-based research and development hub.

Retail

Blackstone buys majority stake in Jersey’s Mikes in deal reportedly worth $8 billion

Blackstone is acquiring a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s Subs, reportedly for some $8 billion, in a move aimed at continuing the Manasquan-based sandwich chain’s rapid growth.

Office

R+B: Work meets culture at new MTL office in Roseland, where accounting firm’s extensive art collection is on full display (SLIDESHOW)

Accounting firm Meisel, Tuteur & Lewis PC has opened the doors to its new 22,000-square-foot headquarters in Roseland, in a project designed by architects with Rotwein+Blake.

Industrial

Developers, business groups launch ‘Circulate NJ’ coalition to tout logistics industry amid pushback to warehouse projects

Commercial real estate and business leaders have a launched new coalition to promote the benefits of New Jersey’s logistics sector and defend against rhetoric that has stalled a growing number of warehouse development projects in recent years.

Industrial

Altman JV acquires Hamilton tract slated for 171,000 sq. ft. warehouse

Development firm Altman has lined up its second New Jersey project in less than a month, acquiring a parcel in Hamilton that’s slated for nearly 171,000 square feet of new logistics space.