Students at Morris County School of Technology in Denville received a crash course in urban planning, courtesy of the Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey, as the organization debuted a shorter version of its nationwide UrbanPlan program over two days in December.
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.
Creative deals fueled by investors’ demand for niche property types
The consensus of this year’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report for the U.S. and Canada report is one of cautious optimism that we will ride out any near-term slump and be well positioned for another period of sustained growth and strong returns, although a short and mild recession is expected. The article also highlights 10 trends for 2023, many of which have led to creative project deals throughout New Jersey.
