Office
Developers break ground on office, retail project to transform piece of downtown Morristown

SJP Properties and Scotto Properties have broken ground on the first of two office and retail buildings in Morristown, the future home of Deloitte LLP, in a project that will transform another piece of the town’s bustling central business district.

Office
SJP, financial services firm ink 12,800 sq. ft. office lease in Metropark

SJP Properties has completed a new 12,800-square-foot lease at a Woodbridge office building, providing a home for the New Jersey operations of a global banking firm.

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SJP, Scotto eye groundbreaking after sealing approvals for Morristown office project

A development that will transform a stretch of downtown Morristown — bringing 340,000 square feet of high-end office space and new public plazas — is set to break ground in the coming months after securing final approvals from the municipality.

Policy Page
Workplace absence leads to decline in office demand

Much of the workforce has been absent from offices/workplaces and transportation systems since mid-March. Has this absence “made hearts grow fonder” to return? Not entirely, according to some experts.

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Brokers, architects focus on workplace safety as office workers return post-COVID

Brokers, architects and other commercial real estate professionals are now advising office landlords and tenants on the process of returning to the workplace, outlining strategies such as de-densification, ramped up cleaning and sanitizing and communication to help keep workers informed and ensure social distancing.

Editor’s Note
Thinking positively

Last month I alluded to how quickly things can change during a situation such as a pandemic, especially one that has so dramatically impacted our economy. That is certainly still the case in New Jersey, but the good news is that (as of now), things may be changing for the better.

Professional Services
Gensler touts new consulting studio director in Morristown

Gensler has named a director of its newly created consulting practice in New Jersey.

Office
SJP acquires, details plan to transform Woodbridge office building

SJP Properties has acquired a 270,000-square-foot office building in Woodbridge, where it’s now planning an extensive renovation aimed at creating an environment for high-end tenants.

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JLL: Law firms extend, lease 34,000 sq. ft. at One Gateway in Newark

Two law firms have extended their lease at Newark’s Gateway complex, thanks in large part to a recently launched, high-profile transformation of the landmark office buildings.

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SJP, Scotto ink 110,000 sq. ft. lease with Deloitte for mixed-use redevelopment in Morristown

Deloitte LLP has agreed to lease 110,000 square feet in downtown Morristown, where it’s slated to anchor a high-profile redevelopment proposed by SJP Properties and Scotto Properties.