New Jersey Redevelopment Authority

Construction
Mar 20, 2026

Farias named NJRA executive director as Andersen retires

Rose Farias will succeed New Jersey Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Lisa Andersen, as she retires, marking a leadership transition at the agency focused on redevelopment and housing.

Startup
Sep 1, 2023

NJ Redevelopment Authority launches ‘Small Business 101’ series

“Our mission extends beyond revitalizing communities; it’s about empowering the very engines that drive these communities – small businesses,” said NJRA president and CEO Leslie Anderson.

The courtyard at 60 Nevada, an affordable housing development in Newark.
May 31, 2023

NJRA’s affordable housing program launches 1st project

The Affordable Housing Support Initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of eligible Garden State municipalities and will provide resources to support community redevelopment projects.

Downtown Long Branch in July 2020.
Oct 6, 2021

NJ adding another $10M for COVID-hit businesses’ rent costs

Companies currently involved in the state-run Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program can qualify for rent relief grants of up to $10,000.