Technology
EDA, Nokia Bell Labs to open new hub for commercializing research at New Brunswick’s HELIX campus

A new facility focused on commercializing scientific research is coming to the HELIX — the acclaimed campus under construction in downtown New Brunswick — under a partnership announced this week by state officials and Nokia Bell Labs, a future tenant at the site.

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Devco tops out $732 million first phase of HELIX campus in New Brunswick (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

New Brunswick Development Corp. on Friday welcomed a crowd of public officials and other well-wishers to the site of its high-profile HELIX project, joining a large team of laborers to top out the first of three buildings at the planned life sciences and technology campus.

Health Care & Education
Devco set to top out first phase of HELIX project, hailing a key milestone with more to come at distinctive New Brunswick campus

The developer of the landmark HELIX project in New Brunswick will mark a key milestone on Friday when it tops out the first of three buildings at the campus, hoisting the final steel beam for the 12-story, 574,000-square-foot structure downtown.

For New Brunswick Development Corp., it’s also a chance to highlight what’s still to come at a facility that will be unlike anything else in New Jersey.

Office
New Jersey office market ‘poised for better times’ after strong Q4, as flight to quality continues, reports say

A recent spike in leasing demand has boosted New Jersey’s office market to start the year, even as large blocks remain available amid corporate downsizing and concerns about the economy.

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Legacy moment: Inside the landmark deal to bring Nokia Bell Labs to New Brunswick’s HELIX campus

The historic deal to bring Nokia Bell Labs to New Brunswick was nearly a year in the making, beginning in earnest with the company’s visit to a four-acre construction site downtown.

Technology
Nokia to open new 360,000 sq. ft. facility in New Brunswick by 2028, eyeing ‘the next 100 years’ of its historic Bell Labs research arm

Nokia Bell Labs will break ground in 2025 on its new 360,000-square-foot facility in downtown New Brunswick, executives said Monday, as they hailed a project that will allow it to remain at the forefront of innovation while boosting its appeal for the state’s future talent pool.

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Nokia Bell Labs moving to New Brunswick as sole tenant at new 360,000 sq. ft. research, office tower at city’s HELIX campus

One of New Jersey’s most iconic technology companies is headed to New Brunswick, where it will occupy a new lab and office building that’s slated to include some 360,000 square feet.

Government & Public Policy
EDA adopts changes to Aspire tax credit program amid higher development costs, increased need for affordable housing

The state has approved several key changes to Aspire, the tax credit program for developers, as it looks to expand eligibility and ensure its continued role in affordable housing production.

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SJP, Devco reveal plans for 600,000 sq. ft. lab, office project at New Brunswick’s HELIX project

SJP Properties and New Brunswick Development Corp. are joining forces to develop the second piece of the landmark Health + Life Science Exchange in New Brunswick, with plans to offer 600,000 square feet of build-to-suit lab and office space at the mixed-use campus.