DAVID McPHERSON NAMED TO GOVERNOR-ELECT MURPHY'S TRANSITION TEAM
Governor-elect Phil Murphy has named David McPherson to serve on his transition Housing Committee. ...More
Permit Extension Act Extended One More Year But Only In Superstorm Sandy-Affected Counties
On June 30, 2016, Governor Chris Christie signed Bill A3617 into law, which amends the Permit Extension Act of 2008 ("PEA") and extends certain permits and approvals affecting the physical development of property located only in the counties affected by Superstorm Sandy. ...More
Meadowlands Development
If you have an interest in the Meadowlands, please read the attached Star Ledger story. Our partner, Tom O'Connor, is featured prominently in the article, and can advise on all pertinent land use issues. ...More
Despite Continued Litigation, New Jersey Affordable Housing Law Continues to Heavily Impact Private Residential Development
One of the biggest uncertainties currently facing land owners seeking to develop residential or mixed use property in New Jersey, particularly in the more densely populated northern counties, is the ongoing determination of each municipality's affordable housing obligation pursuant to the "Mount Laurel Doctrine" ...More
New Legislation Restructures New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and NJSEA
Governor Christie yesterday signed new legislation that will have sweeping effects on the future of the New Jersey Meadowlands. The new law, known as the "Hackensack Meadowlands Agency Consolidation Act", merges the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) into the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA). ...More
Amended Economic Opportunity Act Advances
The "Economic Opportunity Act of 2014, Part 1" is working its way through State Senate and Assembly committees. The new bill amends the New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 by focusing on developer incentives under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program, which is one of two main programs expanded by the 2013 Act. ...More
Recent Amendments to State Redevelopment Law Statute
On September 6, 2013, Governor Christie signed into law Assembly Bill 3615, which made several important changes (the "Amendments") to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A:1 et seq. (the "Redevelopment Law"). ...More
PLANNING SPRING CONSTRUCTION? TAKE STOCK OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS TO SEE IF YOUR PROJECT IS SHOVEL READY
Perhaps it's a sign of the long-awaited economic recovery. Maybe your project has been on hold while you have been laboring through years of complex environmental cleanup, or you have been unable to secure financing for your facility expansion. ...More
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