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Developer, public officials break ground on $125 million Lionsgate film studio in Newark

Construction is underway on a project that will bring Lionsgate to a new studio campus in Newark while bringing new life to a former public housing complex in the South Ward.

Events
Newark Summit set to return Dec. 9, convening top players in real estate, placemaking

The Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking is set to return after making its high-profile debut last year in the state’s largest city.

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NJPAC breaks ground on $336 million campus expansion with 350 rentals, arts education hub

Construction is set to begin on a long-awaited expansion of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s campus in Newark, part of a $336 million project that will bring 350 new apartments, office and retail space and a 58,000-square-foot arts education and community center.

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NJPAC redevelopment underway as construction begins for redesigned outdoor space

Construction is underway for a project that will revamp the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s outdoor space, in the first piece of a major redevelopment for the Newark theater complex.

Residential & Mixed Use
State officials, NJPAC tout ‘exciting next phase’ after mixed-use project lands Aspire award

A new chapter is set to begin for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, where a long-awaited, mixed-use development is expected to transform the existing venue and have an exponential impact on its role as a catalyst in the city.

Residential & Mixed Use
EDA pledges $200 million Aspire tax credit for mixed-use ‘NJPAC District’ project in Newark

A sweeping plan to expand the New Jersey Performing Arts Center campus in Newark has secured a 10-year, $200 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program, in a key step for a project that would include 350 apartments and new commercial and community spaces.

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Remembering Marc Berson, ‘a first-class gentleman’ and a giant in business, philanthropy

Tributes have poured in for Marc E. Berson, the revered philanthropist, developer and business leader who died on Saturday, leaving a legacy of service and humility despite his vast success and influence, with a lasting impact from helping to revitalize his native Newark.

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Real estate magnate, philanthropist Wentworth to be inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame

Real estate and business titan Finn Wentworth will be among this year’s inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, joining a who’s who of past and present leaders in industry, culture and sports in the Garden State.

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Developers, officials unveil plan for $125 million Lionsgate studio complex in Newark

A sprawling studio complex is coming to the former site of a Newark public housing complex, under a $125 million project unveiled Tuesday by its development team and public officials.

Editor’s Note
In real time

I try to walk a fine line when reporting on legislation and public policy proposals that may or may not come to fruition. Among them is the push to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, which always seemed somewhat imminent under Gov. Phil Murphy, but still took several years and a voter referendum to become reality.