Historic Preservation

The Inkwell Lofts in Long Branch
Apr 21, 2026

Inside Inkwell Lofts’ debut on iconic Long Branch site (photos)

The collection of 22 luxury condos from Inspired by Somerset Development opened just steps from the Jersey Shore at the former site of the Inkwell Coffee House.

The Vantage will add a mixed-use building in downtown Westfield, while also preserving a local landmark. - PROVIED BY VANGO DEVELOPMENT
Dec 16, 2025

Mixed-use The Vantage breaks ground in downtown Westfield

Construction is underway on the project, which will include 60 apartments, with affordable units; retail space; and the adaptive reuse of the Historic Mills-Ferris-Pearsal House.

The Summit Diner
Aug 26, 2025

One of NJ’s oldest diners receives $50K historic preservation grant

The Summit Diner was awarded funds from American Express to help sustain its local legacy.

Aerial panorama of Trenton New Jersey skyline
Jun 13, 2025

$12M tax credit to transform Trenton church

The historic preservation award from the NJEDA will help rehabilitate the circa 1839 building into a new arts and events space downtown.

Reopened in May 2023, Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson has welcomed spectators since 1932.
Oct 30, 2024

Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium receives major national award (photos)

The National Trust for Historic Preservation bestowed its highest honor upon the project, which reopened last year as part of a major redevelopment within the Great Falls National Historic Park.

The Atlantic City skyline
Sep 16, 2024

$8M historic rehabilitation award will transform AC office building to residential

The NJEDA awarded $8 million under its Historic Property Reinvestment Program for a project to convert Atlantic City's Schwehm Building into 56 units of housing as well as commercial space.

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference April 26, 2024, at the Eagles Solar I and II Project in Berkeley Township to announce five major investments he says will ultimately enable New Jersey to meet its goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050.
Sep 5, 2024

Murphy announces actions on solar energy development

In addition to launching a one-stop-shop website to facilitate projects capping landfills with the clean energy alternative, the governor signed legislation to expand certain tax incentives regarding brownfields and historic preservation developments.

The first project that was approved under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Historic Property Reinvestment Program was the rehabilitation of Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City.
Nov 8, 2023

NJEDA to open next round of Historic Property Reinvestment Program apps

In 2022, the first project approved under the initiative was the rehabilitation of Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City – receiving $42.27 million in tax credits.

Feb 2, 2023

Applications open for 2023 Historic Property Reinvestment Program

The initiative aims to use historic preservation for community development, attempting to attract long-term private investment while preserving sites around the Garden State. 

Gov. Phil Murphy announces a $25 million investment for New Jersey's Revolutionary War historic sites on Nov. 29, 2022.
Nov 30, 2022

Murphy announces $25M investment into NJ historic sites

According to Crossroads of the American Revolution Association Executive Director Carrie Fellows, the funding, which comes ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, will be used for key visitor readiness projects.

Asbury Park Convention Hall and Paramount Theater.
Aug 10, 2022

Monmouth Historical Commission puts out call for grant applicants

The History Regrant Program offers two types of awards: one to cover overall expenses for historical organizations and another that provides funding for publicly accessible, local history projects and programs.

Feb 10, 2022

Long-awaited rules clear way for historic property redevelopment subsidies

The goal of the Historic Property Reinvestment Program is to revitalize these vacant and abandoned sites — some in New Jersey date back to the mid-17th century — in a way that benefits the local neighborhood and economy.