Economy
100 Years of coastal defense: From bulkheads to beaches to new tools
Beach replenishment is not just about erosion control and preserving a way of life; the Jersey Shore is a cornerstone of New Jersey’s economy.
Economy
Second phase of Netflix’s $900M studio wins approval in Eatontown [Two River Times]
“The Eatontown Planning Board’s approval of the next phase of Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth marks a significant step forward in our efforts to bring world-class film and television production to New Jersey.”
Economy
AI experts return from China stunned: The U.S. grid is so weak, the race may already be over [Fortune]
"'Everywhere we went, people treated energy availability as a given,' Rui Ma wrote on X after returning from a recent tour of China’s AI hubs."
Economy
Analysis says Turnpike project will boost economy by $2.8 billion, create about 25,000 jobs [ROI-NJ]
"A major portion of the project is the replacement of the Vincent R. Casciano Bridge over Newark Bay with twin cable-stayed bridges."
Economy
Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand cloud infrastructure [Reuters]
"The investment in Pennsylvania comes less than a week after Amazon said it will invest $10 billion in North Carolina and announced plans to invest more than $5 billion in its new cloud infrastructure in Taiwan."
Economy
Data Centers: New Jersey’s Position in a Booming Market
"For New Jersey, the path forward hinges on addressing its power infrastructure challenges and maintaining its competitive edge through continued investment and innovation. Success will mean not only capturing a share of this high-growth sector but also reaping the economic and jobs benefits that come with it."
Economy
How New Jersey Landed Netflix [Hollywood Reporter]
"The gigantic renovation project, in which Netflix will turn a long-abandoned U.S. Army base into a dozen soundstages, a backlot, state-of-the-art post-production facilities, general office space and basically 500,000 square feet of all things Netflix"
Economy
2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
The national grade for infrastructure improved from C- in 2021 to C in 2025. Nearly half of the assessed categories saw grade increases, with ports receiving the highest grade (B) and stormwater and transit rated lowest (D). For the first time since 1998, no category received a D- grade.
Economy
BRILLIANT MINUTES: AI’s energy needs [WBAY TV-2]
AI is going to change the way that we live, work, and play much like the smartphone and personal computer did. Maybe even more. There's...
Economy
Unlocking South Jersey’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure
Several key infrastructure initiatives in South Jersey are expected to bring solutions to longstanding issues and spur job growth and economic activity in the...
Economy
DEP’s land use rules, as proposed, will stand in the way of Gov. Murphy’s affordable housing goals [ROI-NJ Op-Ed]
Op-Ed:"The cities of Jersey City, Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Camden – just as a small sample – are obligated to provide a combined...
Economy
Our Infrastructure Matters – Episode 2
Episode 2 includes segments on the Gateway Project, "Cinderella Man" James Braddock, and a News 12 feature on Local 825 and the New Jersey Training Center.
Business
LEGOLAND NY – An Economic and Infrastructure Success Story In a Region That Sorely Needs Them
"The quiet hero in this story is infrastructure. LEGOLAND NY could not exist and could not thrive unless adjacent roads were updated to accommodate the influx of up to 2,000,000 visitors a year."
Economy
Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face
New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.
Bridge
Portal North Bridge Spans Floated Down the Hudson River
The Portal North Bridge Project is one of New Jersey’s most important transportation projects, replacing the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey. The existing bridge is a major bottleneck and source of delays to both NJ Transit and Amtrak due to its aging mechanical and electrical components.
Economy
Culprit behind mysterious Edison water main break discovered [Home News Tribune]
"Last week's 20-inch water main break was one of the largest in the township, initially impacting 20,000 residents in the southern section of the municipality."
Economy
$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore [AP]
"Mantoloking, one of the hardest-hit shore communities during Superstorm Sandy, will get 392,000 cubic yards in the spring, while neighboring Brick will get 227,000 cubic yards in early summer."
Economy
The major projects New Jersey is spending federal infrastructure funding on [MSN/Truck Parking Club]
Analysis of federal spending on NJ infrastructure projects
Economy
Connecticut to receive $291 million for transportation, infrastructure projects [NBC]
"The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration said it is investigating nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor, including nearly $291 million for five projects in Connecticut through the bipartisan infrastructure law."

