DEP plans new and improved online permitting system, commissioner tells NAIOP

The Department of Environmental Protection is taking a page out of the TurboTax playbook — at least when it comes to permitting for land use and other areas — with plans to roll out a new electronic submission system for more than 100 permit activities in its ongoing effort to streamline New Jersey’s regulatory structure.

C&W named leasing agent for Bloomfield office park

Brokers with Cushman & Wakefield have taken over leasing at a four-building, 393,000-square-foot office campus in Bloomfield.

Tax credit fuels 492,000 sq. ft. lease with Prologis, online consignment shop

Prologis and an online luxury consignment shop have signed a lease for more than 490,000 square feet in Perth Amboy, following the approval of a 10-year, $38.9 million tax credit package to help the retailer establish a new Northeast fulfillment center.

N.J. Hall of Fame finds permanent home at American Dream

The nonprofit New Jersey Hall of Fame has found a permanent home at what will become the sprawling American Dream retail and entertainment complex in East Rutherford.

New Jersey brokers to co-lead new Avison Young life sciences group

Avison Young has launched a new international practice focused on life sciences, tapping two of its New Jersey-based brokers as co-leaders of the specialty group.

Woodmont announces open house for Washington Township community

Woodmont Properties is set to open the doors to a new 260-unit, luxury residential development in Gloucester County, where it has completed the lease-up of its first phase.

Transit hub markets speed away from competition

Office buildings within the state’s transit hub market record lower vacancy rates and higher rents compared to suburban spaces, according to JLL’s annual research report. Companies continue to pursue office space in proximity to walkable amenity-rich areas and with access to mass-transit options for their workforces and clients.

CBRE: New Jersey workforce grows amid rising industrial, logistics demand

New Jersey’s transportation and warehousing workforce is on the rise, putting the state in position to remain attractive to the ever-growing e-commerce and logistics sectors.

National senior living operator acquires 299-unit community in Bridgewater

One the nation’s largest senior living companies has acquired a community in Bridgewater, where it’s now planning a rebrand and millions of dollars in new investment.

Developer plans 235-unit apartment building in Hackensack, brokers say

A developer is set to build 235 new luxury apartments in Hackensack after closing on two properties in the city’s downtown.