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Bell Works: Zucker recounts shutdown of iconic complex, eyes reopening after COVID crisis

The coronavirus crisis has upended Bell Works, one of New Jersey’s most complex and high-profile adaptive reuse projects in recent memory, as it was nearing the peak of its success. The developer behind the landmark project is now navigating this latest challenge.

Office
Bronsnick: ‘Decentralization’ from Manhattan could benefit New Jersey office market

Corporations are weighing plans to spread their operations in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, providing an opportunity for New Jersey landlords who can rise to the challenge.

Office
NKF: Pharma, health care, tech firms could drive post-COVID office demand in New Jersey

The office market may be facing a new normal, but tenants in the life sciences, health care and technology sectors are best-positioned to drive demand in the wake of COVID-19.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA lauds passage of $100 million rental assistance bill, urges Murphy to sign into law

A bill that would create a $100 million rental assistance program in New Jersey — one that has drawn support from the apartment industry — is now awaiting action by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Government & Public Policy
NJBA hails return of non-essential construction, pledges support for safety rules

The New Jersey Builders Association is praising Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to allow non-essential construction to resume in New Jersey, while pledging support for the guidelines included as part of the executive order that lifted the restriction.

Government & Public Policy
Non-essential construction projects in New Jersey can resume Monday, Murphy says

New Jersey will allow non-essential construction to resume starting Monday morning, Gov. Phil Murphy said, while also permitting non-essential retail stores to reopen for curbside pickup.

Policy Page
Re-entry to the new workplace in a post COVID-19 reality

With eyes on recovery, Gov. Phil Murphy has formed a “cabinet-level” advisory commission to focus on the macro issues, including resilience, infrastructure and messaging, and a Restart and Recovery Advisory Council with subcommittees to work out the details of how and when various sectors of the workforce will resume operations. Landlords and tenants will confront myriad issues as the stay-at-home restrictions are lifted and businesses reopen under a new set of protocols.

Finance & Capital Markets
Investors eye buying, selling opportunities despite COVID challenges

Commercial real estate still holds opportunities for both sellers and investors — including those in New Jersey — provided they can navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. That was the message from experts who gathered for a virtual panel discussion on the state of capital markets in the Garden State and elsewhere.

Finance & Capital Markets
G.S. Wilcox inks $17 million loan for Elizabeth warehouse

The owner of a 221,000-square-foot warehouse in Elizabeth has secured $17 million in financing, in a newly announced transaction by G.S. Wilcox & Co.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy taps developers, industry leaders economic recovery council

Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped more than three dozen development executives, labor leaders and other industry professionals as part of a new council to help restart New Jersey’s economy.