Government & Public Policy
Oliver talks DCA changes, affordable housing at NAIOP forum

State officials are weighing their options for modernizing the Department of Community Affairs, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said last week, from electronic permitting to the potential to allow municipalities to privatize code enforcement. Far less certain is how they will tackle more high-profile issues such as affordable housing, shared services and the tax credit programs that have fueled development in recent years.

Industrial
Growing online grocery sales will boost N.J. cold storage market, report says

As one of the nation’s top 10 markets for cold storage space, New Jersey is poised to benefit from what experts say will be the continued growth of online grocery sales.

Industrial
EDA: Foot care company weighs move to Elizabeth from Brooklyn

The state has approved a 10-year, $2.75 million tax credit to encourage a Brooklyn-based foot care company to move a major part of its operation to Elizabeth.

Industrial
Developer returns to Elizabeth, with a focus on the booming port region

Elberon Development Group has bolstered its portfolio in one of the state’s strongest industrial submarkets, while moving its headquarters back to where the company began a century ago.

Industrial
Elberon acquires 115,000 sq. ft. Elizabeth warehouse for $9 million

Elberon Development Group has expanded its footprint in Elizabeth, completing the $9 million acquisition of a soon-to-upgraded, 115,000-square-foot warehouse in the city.

Government & Public Policy
Eye on Trenton: Developers wary of proposed changes to tax abatement law

In a state that is increasingly dependent on redevelopment in densely populated, infrastructure-rich towns and cities, lawmakers are mulling changes to a tax abatement statute that is often seen as critical to bringing those projects to life.

Government & Public Policy
As expansion cycle winds down, economist still sees upside in real estate market

The U.S. economy is nearing the end of its current expansion cycle, but there are still reasons for optimism about the commercial real estate market in New Jersey and nationally.

Industrial
Joint venture acquires 50,400 sq. ft. Branchburg warehouse

Two Elizabeth-based developers have partnered once again, this time acquiring a Branchburg industrial building that serves as a FedEx distribution center.

Industrial
Joint venture opens new 140,000 sq. ft. freezer warehouse in Elizabeth

Developers have opened the doors to a new 140,000-square-foot new freezer warehouse in Elizabeth that will serve French food distributor Seafrigo.