Developer, public officials hail new affordable housing in Newark

A developer joined local and state officials on Wednesday to break ground on a 60-unit affordable housing project in Newark’s North Ward, where plans call for redeveloping the former site of a Boys & Girls Club.

Developers hail completion of 114-unit complex at former Irvington hospital site

A development group has unveiled the first piece of a mixed-income residential project at the former site of a blighted, long-vacant hospital in Irvington.

Progress, with continued uncertainty: Questions remain as affordable housing moves forward in New Jersey, stakeholders say

The state’s long-running battle over affordable housing policy is still rife with uncertainty and unanswered questions, stakeholders say, even for the roughly 200 towns that have reached settlements on how they will zone for new development.

Developers begin rehab of historic New Jersey Bell tower in Newark

A joint venture has started construction to restore a historic office tower in downtown Newark, with plans to create 265 apartments and 80,000 square feet of office and retail space.

Redevelopment brings first phase of Woodbridge affordable housing project

Builders have delivered 84 apartments as part of a $23 million affordable housing development in Woodbridge, the first of a three-phase project that is replacing a defunct public housing complex.

New Jersey Future announces 2018 Smart Growth Award winners

The nonprofit New Jersey Future will honor major redevelopments in Hoboken, Orange and Trenton, as well as former Gov. James Florio, as part of its annual Smart Growth Awards celebration in early June.

Pennrose, public officials unveil 84-unit project in Edison

Pennrose and Middlesex County have completed the adaptive reuse of a historic hospital complex in Edison, resulting in 84 new units of affordable senior housing.

HMFA touts completion of affordable senior homes in Vineland

A developer and state officials have opened the doors to 74 new age-restricted, affordably priced apartments in Vineland.

HMFA announces new round of tax credits to fund 1,400 affordable units

A state agency is set to fund the construction of some 1,400 low- and moderate-income apartments in the state, thanks to a new allocation of a popular federal subsidy program.

Marchetta steps down from HMFA, returns to private sector

The longtime head of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency has stepped down from the post and is preparing to start his own consulting firm.