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Housing
Economic Development
Jersey City links affordable housing with union construction jobs
The Building for Working Families initiative in Jersey City is working to address the affordability crisis using
Policy
N.J. zoning ruling could create another hurdle for needed housing
New Jersey says it needs more housing. The state Supreme Court just made it easier for towns to say no.
Energy
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026
This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.
Environment
New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) at the crossroads: SEQRA’s impact on housing and infrastructure, and the debate over reform
SEQRA, once a pioneering environmental law, is now at the center of a debate about how the state can address its housing crisis and build for the future while protecting the environment.
Policy
Homeowners may pay more to appeal property tax assessments in NJ [NJ Spotlight News]
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a plan to raise the fee homeowners must pay to challenge their property tax assessments with county tax boards. The filing fees haven’t been updated in decades, and under the legislation the cost to appeal could go up by roughly $50 for many residents.
Policy
34-Story Jersey City Tower to Replace Parking Lot with 360 Apartments, Including 90 Affordable Units [NJ.com]
A 34-story tower is set to replace a Jersey City parking lot with 360 apartments, including 90 affordable units. Another major step forward for transit-oriented growth in Journal Square.
housing
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...
Energy
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.
Economic Development
Potential Impact of NJ PACT and REAL on Property Values and Affordable Housing
The NJ PACT (Protecting Against Climate Threats) and REAL (Resilient Environment And Landscape) legislation are initiatives by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection...


