Government & Public Policy
City, state officials break ground on highly touted pedestrian bridge to link Newark’s downtown, Ironbound section
Construction is set to begin on a long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect downtown Newark to the city’s acclaimed Ironbound neighborhood, helping to spark new development and create additional access to both Newark Penn Station and the Prudential Center.
City agency OKs pact to bring 471,000 sq. ft. warehouse, open space to key Perth Amboy site
A large piece of Perth Amboy’s waterfront is slated to become more than 470,000 square feet of modern warehouse space, recreation space and pad-ready development sites near the city’s downtown, under a plan to clean up and revitalize the long-vacant industrial parcel.
Prime City breaks ground on two affordable housing projects in Orange
Development firm Prime City has started construction on two projects in Orange that will bring a combined 13 units of affordable housing to the municipality.
Murphy picks DCA’s Suárez, head of local government services, as agency’s next chief
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced his choice to lead the state Department of Community Affairs after the death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who had led the agency since taking office in 2018.
New homeless shelter opens in Jersey City under plan for new Claremont apartment tower
The new St. Lucy’s Shelter has opened its doors at 612 Grove St. in Jersey City, following a project by Arc Building Partners in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Newark. — Courtesy: ARC By Joshua Burd Arc Building Partners has completed a new homeless services...
