Editor’s Note
Things to do

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the Queen City is now working to attract new retail, recreation and dining options to support its growing population. Look no further than PickleRage, the new 40,000-square-foot pickleball club that just opened under a project by ECA Developers. That’s just one example, according to the story by Marlaina Cockcroft, coming alongside a new $10 million aquatics complex that debuted last summer and plans for a 55,000-square-foot recreation and cultural center with a pool, event and performance space, workforce development facilities and an art gallery, as well as a building with 220 affordable units.

Events
Is Newark a magnet for capital? Yes, but it’s complicated.

It was a reminder of Newark’s allure as a destination for those who see the value of its workforce, transit access and deep network of anchor institutions. Capturing that upside is far more complicated, according to panelists who explained why and how developers, investors and other stakeholders are making deals work in the city.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $74 million tax credit, boosting award for planned 207-unit Newark high-rise

A project that would bring more than 200 new apartments to downtown Newark is moving ahead with expanded support from the state, securing approvals for up to $74 million in Aspire tax credits from the Economic Development Authority.

Finance & Capital Markets
JLL, Progress Capital source $114 million loan for Newark office, parking portfolio

A joint venture has landed a nearly $114 million loan to purchase and reposition two office buildings and a parking garage in downtown Newark, according to a debt advisory team.

Office
Investment team buys Newark office buildings, parking garage for $80 million

An investment group has acquired two office buildings and a parking garage in downtown Newark for $80 million, with plans to spend another $70 million to reposition the properties.