Government & Public Policy
Towns challenging new affordable housing law detail latest strategy, eyeing Jan. 23 hearing

The coalition of towns seeking to block New Jersey’s new affordable housing law will soon have another day in court, having raised fresh concerns about the process that state officials will use to resolve zoning disputes and about a set of newly released regulations.

Government & Public Policy
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.

Top News
Key deadlines loom as towns, builders digest new DCA affordable housing obligations

With the release of new calculations on the state’s affordable housing deficit, towns and cities in New Jersey now have just over three months to adopt the numbers or provide their own.

Office
Dental practice takes space at updated Montvale medical office building, Accordia says

A dental practice is joining the tenant roster at a newly updated, 32,000-square-foot medical office building in Montvale, according to a management team with Accordia.

Government & Public Policy
Nine towns challenge N.J. affordable housing law in new lawsuit led by Montvale

Nine towns are suing to block New Jersey’s new affordable housing law, arguing it imposes excessive mandates on municipalities without fully considering local conditions and resources.

Retail
Montvale Liquors, a 4,700 sq. ft. boutique store, to open on South Kinderkamack Road

Montvale Liquors, a 4,700-square-foot boutique store, will open at the CVS Center on South Kinderkamack Road in Montvale, Levin Management Corp. announced.

Office
Accordia named third-party manager of three medical office buildings in Montvale

Accordia has added to its third-party management portfolio with new assignments at a trio of medical office buildings in Montvale.

Professional Services
Leasing, investment sales broker Marolakos joins Levin Management Corp.

Levin Management Corp. has deepened its bench with the addition of Christian Marolakos as a leasing and investment sales representative.

Retail
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.

Office
LPC: SeaCube Container leases 15,000 sq. ft. at Montvale office building

A company that buys and leases refrigerated shipping containers has taken more than 15,000 square feet of office space in Montvale, in a deal arranged by Lincoln Property Co.