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EDITOR ’S
NOTE
GOOD VIBES
If real estate is the ultimate
relationship business, as we often
who railed against developers amid
calls to make the city more affordable,
but the JCAOA feels it’s part of the
solution. It’s not only seeking common
ground with Solomon — in hopes
of continuing the city’s multidecade
development boom — but pitching
government more efficient. The group
points to steps such as the creation
of the state’s first-ever chief operat-
ing officer, along with the governor’s
pledge to launch a realtime dash-
The energy at the
hear, then there’s nothing like a trade
show with thousands in attendance to
lift your spirits after a long winter.
You’ll find exactly that at the annual
Atlantic Builders Convention, the New
Jersey Builders
Association’s
flagship event
board to track permits — steps that
could provide a clearer path toward
an expanded housing supply and
lower costs for residents. All of which
comes amid growing membership for
NJBA, helping it capitalize on other
tailwinds and navigate the industry’s
ongoing challenges.
“This is a pivotal moment,” said Jeff
Kolakowski, the association’s CEO.
“With a new administration and
conference has been
especially strong
in recent times, as
it’s likely to be this
year with a renewed
spoke during the recent Newark
Summit for Real Estate, Economic
Development & Placemaking,
explaining how his time as head
of the nonprofit Newark Alliance
will shape his new post in state
government. It’s important to Weiss
to maintain his connection to those
who are impacted by the authority’s
high-profile tax credit programs and
policy initiatives, he said, as he did
during four years in a role focused on
inclusive economic development in
the state’s largest city.
“Easier said than done, but if I have
one lesson, I want to walk around,”
Weiss said. “I want to be able to see
things firsthand myself, to understand
that returns to
Atlantic City in
late March. The
energy at the
sense of optimism
under new Gov.
Mikie Sherrill.
how it’s getting communicated down
conference has
been especially
strong in recent
times, as it’s likely to be this year with
a renewed sense of optimism under
new Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
As you’ll read in this month’s cover
story, NJBA has been heartened by
the earliest days of the Sherrill ad-
ministration, with its focus on making
New Jersey more affordable and
renewed focus on affordability, we
have an opportunity to align policy,
permitting and planning in a way
that meaningfully increases housing
supply across the state.”
Our March issue also features an
interview with the leaders of the
Jersey City Apartment Owners
Association, specifically on their
outreach to the city’s new mayor. That
follows a contentious campaign by
then-Councilman James Solomon,
itself as a resource that can help with
everything from market data to traffic
studies.
You can find those stories and more
in the latest edition of Real Estate NJ,
including our coverage of a fireside
chat with New Jersey Economic
Development Authority CEO Evan
Weiss. The newly installed official
into the community.”
As I’m sure many of you will agree,
spring could not come soon enough.
But it’s worth noting that we saw
a steady stream of New Jersey
commercial real estate news through
much of the winter. Let’s hope there’s
more to come with the warmer
weather ahead. Until then, thanks for
reading. Enjoy the issue!
Joshua Burd
Editor
[email protected]
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