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Good vibes
As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the New Jersey Builders Association has been heartened by the earliest days of the Sherrill administration, with its focus on making New Jersey more affordable and government more efficient. The group points to steps such as the creation of the state’s first-ever chief operating officer, along with the governor’s pledge to launch a real‑time dashboard to track permits — steps that could provide a clearer path toward an expanded housing supply and lower costs for residents.
Sentiment shift: Encouraged by new Sherrill administration, NJBA sees clearer path to expanded housing production, affordability
A new governor has brought fresh optimism to the New Jersey Builders Association, which points to the Sherrill administration’s focus on affordability and government efficiency as a key step toward expanding the housing stock and lowering costs for residents.
A fitting transition: Tantleff assumes new role as chair of Builders Political Action Committee
Fresh off two terms as chair of the New Jersey Builders Association, Deb Tantleff has taken the reins of the influential Builders Political Action Committee. And while the organizations are distinct and functionally different, it’s undoubtedly a natural transition to a role that hinges on relationships in Trenton and on raising funds to support pro-housing candidates.
Extending a hand to Solomon, Jersey City landlords call for more housing to solve budget, affordability woes
Following a contentious campaign, the Jersey City Apartment Owners Association said it was eager to work with new Jersey City Mayor James Solomon, reaffirming its belief that the best way to solve the city’s budget and affordability crises is to build more housing.
Things to do
As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the Queen City is now working to attract new retail, recreation and dining options to support its growing population. Look no further than PickleRage, the new 40,000-square-foot pickleball club that just opened under a project by ECA Developers. That’s just one example, according to the story by Marlaina Cockcroft, coming alongside a new $10 million aquatics complex that debuted last summer and plans for a 55,000-square-foot recreation and cultural center with a pool, event and performance space, workforce development facilities and an art gallery, as well as a building with 220 affordable units.
