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KOLAKOWSKI NAMED NJBA CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Prior to becoming COO, Kolakowski was the NJBA’s vice president of government affairs.
“I am honored and privileged to take
over as CEO of this well-respected trade association, which has been advocating on behalf of the homebuilding industry for over 70 years,” Kolakowski said. “With a stellar board
and dedicated staff, I
look forward to working
together to propel our
industry forward and
ensure the diverse housing needs of New Jersey residents are met.”
Kolakowski holds a bachelor’s in political science from The College of New Jersey and a master’s in
speak to renters’ quest for homes that satisfy their need for luxury, safety and convenience for work and travel without having to make any compromises.”
In a news release, the developers said Print House will feature upscale amenities such as a pool, roof deck lounge area and modern fitness center with a yoga studio and Fitness on Demand. The 20-acre site will also include pedestrian-friendly parks connecting Hackensack’s Main Street with the waterfront and providing an esplanade along the Hackensack River.
The property was integrated into the city’s high-profile redevelopment plan in 2012, the news release
said. Its first phase calls for 271 apartments.
The New Jersey Builders Association has tapped a longtime member of its leadership and government affairs team as its new CEO.
The organization announced in mid-July that it has named Jeff Kolakowski to the top position after the recent departure of Carol Ann Short, its chief executive since 2013. Kolakowski, who most recently served as chief operating officer, was named acting CEO at the time and was formally approved by the NJBA’s board of directors at its June 30 meeting.
“Jeff has excelled in leading the association during this period
of transition amidst the most uncertain of times,” said Michael Canuso, NJBA’s board president. “I am confident that with Jeff’s experience, unrivaled dedication to NJBA and expertise in issues facing the building industry, our association will be made even stronger and more effective.”
Kolakowski, who joined the association in 2011, has more than two decades of government affairs experience. He began his career as an aide and then chief of staff to a New Jersey state legislator, before going on to serve in the executive branch with several positions at the Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
Jeff Kolakowski
DEVELOPERS BREAK GROUND AT EX- RECORD SITE IN HACKENSACK
public affairs and politics from the Edward J. Bloustein School for Planning and Public Policy
at Rutgers University. He lives in Chesterfield with his wife and two daughters. RE
“There is no other place with a history that is so intertwined with ours in quite the same way as Hackensack,” said John Durso, head of development for The Hampshire Cos. “We have been bringing transformative real estate projects to
A development team has completed the foundation for a luxury residential project in Hackensack, paving the way for a first phase that will include more than 270 apartments.
The partnership of Russo Development, The Hampshire Cos. and Fourth Edition Inc. on July14 announced the milestone for the project at 150 River St. Plans call for 653 units across what will be known as Print House, along with waterfront access and 30,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.
The development is set to breathe
new life into the former home of The Record newspaper.
“We’ve been building our residential portfolio in municipalities with deep histories of commerce
life across the city for over a hundred years and are honored to be able to play such a large role in the city’s next chapter. We are confident that this project
at properties
that can fulfill
its need for a residential option that appeals to today’s renter,” said Ed Russo, CEO of Russo Development. “Frenetic leasing activity at our other communities
Ed Russo
John Durso
will not only be a point of pride for the city but the new residents and businesses that will call it home in the years to come.”
A rendering of Print House by Vermella, a planned 653-unit luxury apartment complex at 150 River St. in Hackensack, the former site of The Record newspaper
Courtesy: Russo Development