UPS adds six stores in northern, central New Jersey with 10,000 sq. ft. in leases, RIPCO says

The UPS Store has expanded its footprint in New Jersey in recent months with six new leases totaling more than 10,000 square feet, in a series of deals arranged by RIPCO Real Estate.

Provident inks $19 million construction loan for Newark self-storage project, JLL says

A development team has landed a $19 million construction loan for a 1,332-unit self-storage project in Newark’s Ironbound section, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

Newark Summit to highlight opportunity, innovation as city’s development boom continues

Dozens of business and civic leaders will take the stage in early December for the inaugural Newark Summit, where they’ll discuss the wave of investment and placemaking initiatives in the state’s largest city, in an event that is slated to draw more than 750 attendees.

EDA approves $20 million in Aspire tax credits for senior housing projects in Essex, Gloucester

The state has approved another $20 million in tax credits under the Aspire program, clearing the way for developers to build or renovate a combined 164 apartments for seniors in Essex and Gloucester counties.

MSW expands commercial real estate practice with three newly added attorneys

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has announced the addition of three attorneys to its growing commercial real estate practice.

On the job

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, veteran planner and public policy expert Dan Kennedy has a full plate of advocacy issues ranging from flood hazard and stormwater regulations to infrastructure and stranded assets. Fortunately, he brings nearly two decades of experience that includes key roles in state government and six years with the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association of New Jersey.

City, state officials break ground on highly touted pedestrian bridge to link Newark’s downtown, Ironbound section

Construction is set to begin on a long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect downtown Newark to the city’s acclaimed Ironbound neighborhood, helping to spark new development and create additional access to both Newark Penn Station and the Prudential Center.

CrownPoint, Lamar detail plans for 1,200-unit self-storage facility in Newark’s Ironbound

CrownPoint Group and Lamar Cos. are set to build a new 135,000-square-foot self-storage facility in Newark after acquiring a one-acre parcel in the city’s Ironbound section.

Private equity firm Northwind lends $35 million to upgrade 216-unit Newark apartment tower

By Joshua Burd The owner of a 216-unit apartment tower in Newark has snagged $35 million in financing for a major renovation of the building, in a deal originated by Northwind Group. Based in Manhattan, the real estate private equity…

Audible taking new steps to drive office, retail activity in Newark beyond its headquarters

Audible’s newest set of business attraction efforts in Newark figure to have a direct impact on commercial real estate near its headquarters in the city, its home of more than 15 years.