Government & Public Policy
The affordable housing debate: Gubernatorial candidates weigh policy challenges, solutions at New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference

The debate over how to expand affordable housing in New Jersey is far from over, even after the passage of a law to devise the next round of obligations for hundreds of towns and cities. That was clear last week during a roundtable discussion involving four candidates hoping to be the state’s next governor, who were on hand for the annual New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference in New Brunswick.

Community
NAI DiLeo-Bram, DiLeo Family Foundation to be honored by State Theatre New Jersey

NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. and the DiLeo Family Foundation will be among this year’s honorees at an upcoming fundraiser hosted by the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.

Health Care & Education
Central utility plant — crucial piece of New Brunswick cancer center project — now online

A critical feature of the new Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick is now in place — even with more than a year to go before the highly touted facility opens its doors.

Professional Services
DIGroup names Haas, Koehler to leadership team as associates

DIGroup Architecture has promoted both Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler to the associate level, making them the first non-architects at the 18-year-old firm to achieve the designation.

Events
Rutgers unveils full lineup for high-profile symposium, case study on distressed assets

The lineup is set for next week’s Rutgers Center for Real Estate symposium on distressed property, where some two dozen industry experts will tackle the issue through the lens of a detailed case study.

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.

Cover Story
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.

Events
High-profile speaker list grows for Rutgers symposium, case study on distressed assets

The next Rutgers Center for Real Estate symposium is only weeks away, with a fast-growing list of speakers who will share their insights on tackling distressed commercial real estate.

Residential & Mixed Use
Weiss unveils plan for 407-unit apartment tower in New Brunswick after securing approval

Weiss Properties has secured local approvals for a 407-unit luxury apartment tower in downtown New Brunswick, in a key step for what would be the city’s largest residential project to date.

Office
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.