The swell of cargo volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey has fueled the Garden State’s lowest industrial vacancy in more than 15 years, according to Transwestern, as rents continue to rise and leasing activity continues at a torrid pace.
Getting on track: Successful rental project, flood control measures spur new interest in Bound Brook
A successful rental project is one of two driving forces that now have Bound Brook ready to move ahead with a long-overdue revitalization of its downtown. The borough, whose Main Street has a history of being pummeled by surges from major storms, marked the completion last year of a $143 million flood control project — meaning downtown business and property owners no longer need to spend thousands of dollars on flood insurance.
