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.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $45 million in Aspire tax credits for senior affordable housing projects in New Brunswick, West Deptford

The state has announced two new approvals under the Aspire tax credit program, pledging a combined $45.4 million to affordable housing projects in New Brunswick and West Deptford.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $11.5 million Aspire award for Somers Point affordable housing project

A developer is planning a 43-unit affordable housing project in Atlantic County with the help of a newly approved, $11.5 million tax credit under the state’s Aspire program.

Residential & Mixed Use
Tredway, LIHC launch $20 million update of newly acquired Newark senior housing

An investment group has closed on its purchase of a 100-unit, age-restricted apartment tower in Newark with plans to begin a $20 million overhaul of the affordable housing property.

Editor’s Note
Bearing fruit

I’m as guilty as anyone of overusing words like “transformative” when it comes to major redevelopment projects. But it seems in some instances like there’s no avoiding it. A case in point is a plan for Woodbridge’s Metropark train station, where surface parking lots will become a new office and ambulatory care center spanning nearly 250,000 square feet, as well as 235 luxury apartments and retail space. If you ask me, that seems transformative enough.

Our cover story this month is a deep dive on that project, which Hackensack Meridian Health unveiled in early March alongside Gov. Phil Murphy and a team that includes Russo Development, Onyx Equities and Dinallo Development.

Government & Public Policy
New affordable, supportive housing taking shape near hospitals with help of HMFA program

The first projects have arrived under a state program aimed at creating affordable and supportive housing near hospitals — providing shelter and other services while reducing the burden on local health care institutions — as officials eye continued growth for the program.

Residential & Mixed Use
Alpert Group, Newark officials break ground on first phase of Terrell Homes redevelopment

Construction is underway on a project that will bring dozens of age-restricted affordable housing units to Newark, the first piece of a multiphase plan in the city’s East Ward.

Residential & Mixed Use
Tredway, L+M affiliate acquire Camden affordable housing tower, eyeing major renovation

An investment group has closed on $68 million in financing to acquire and modernize a 225-unit affordable housing property near the Camden waterfront.

Deals
Investor acquires 321-unit affordable housing tower in Camden, eyes $104 million rehab plan

Hudson Valley Property Group is planning a major preservation and rehabilitation of Northgate Apartments at 433 North 7th St. in Camden, with plans calling for site infrastructure upgrades, mechanical system replacements and many in-unit bathroom, kitchen and apartment safety improvements.…

Residential & Mixed Use
Regan Development, HMFA debut 85-unit senior, supportive housing project in Little Ferry

Regan Development Corp. has opened a new 85-unit apartment building in Little Ferry that will provide affordable housing for seniors and residents with special needs.