Cautious optimism: Developers, advocates say new DCA guidance brings much-needed structure to affordable housing debate

The path is by no means clear, not even by the most optimistic accounts. But new guidelines on addressing New Jersey’s affordable housing deficit is a key starting point for builders and advocates as they mull the next phase of residential development in the state. Stakeholders have said as much in recent weeks, conveying cautious optimism even as they grapple with the financial hurdles, legal battles and political debates that have slowed housing production in the past.

CSG’s Valeri joins Toft as environmental group chair, with Plumb rising to practice lead

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has tapped John G. Valeri Jr. as the newest chair of its environmental law group, placing him at the helm of the practice alongside Dennis M. Toft.

Petrucci welcomes more than 100, honors professionals for annual Leadership Awards Dinner (SLIDESHOW)

J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc. continued an annual tradition recently as it honored brokers, engineers and other professionals involved in its transactions and construction projects in 2023.

ULI awards showcases the best in land use, redevelopment while highlighting ongoing challenges in New Jersey (SLIDESHOW)

Th Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter hosted its largest event of the year, honoring projects, professionals and companies in nearly 20 categories as recipients called for continued cooperation between developers and policymakers.

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CSG real estate, property tax attorney Kim promoted to counsel

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has elevated real estate and property tax attorney Daniel Kim to the position of counsel with the Roseland-based firm.

Remembering Marc Berson, ‘a first-class gentleman’ and a giant in business, philanthropy

Tributes have poured in for Marc E. Berson, the revered philanthropist, developer and business leader who died on Saturday, leaving a legacy of service and humility despite his vast success and influence, with a lasting impact from helping to revitalize his native Newark.

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Site of Newark’s famed Iberia restaurant sold, slated for 2,500-unit mixed-use redevelopment

A development group has acquired the site of Newark’s famed Iberia Tavern & Restaurant and several surrounding lots, where it now hopes to build more than 2,000 residential units and a bustling restaurant row in the heart of the city’s Ironbound district.

Inside CSG Law’s new headquarters, an office built for today and tomorrow

CSG Law has opened its new 120,000-square-foot headquarters in Roseland, in a space aimed at helping the firm compete for talent for decades to come, while meeting the need for mobility and flexibility in the wake of the pandemic.