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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.
Slim Chickens coming to New Jersey with new 17-unit franchise agreement
Fast casual chain Slim Chickens is eyeing a major expansion in New Jersey with a newly announced development agreement in Middlesex, Mercer and Essex counties.
Destination Plainfield: Queen City, with thousands of new units online, turns its focus to retail and recreation
First, Plainfield officials focused on building out their housing stock. Now, they’re making sure residents have a reason to stay in town by working to attract new shopping, entertainment and restaurant options.
Hudson County cafes, eateries ink leases to expand in Jersey City, Grid Real Estate says
Three restaurants are expanding in Jersey City with a series of newly announced leases by Grid Real Estate, the brokerage firm with longstanding ties to Hudson County.
Real Estate NJ’s 2026 Market Forecast
Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
You can read all about it in our 2025 Market Forecast, which features predictions and insights from some of the state’s leading voices in commercial real estate.
