public-private partnerships

Rowan University's $690 million West Campus Development Project
Apr 13, 2026

Inside Rowan University’s $690M plan for South Jersey growth

Rowan University’s $690M West Campus project will drive South Jersey growth with a wellness village, innovation hub and workforce pipeline.

Welcome gate to Rowan University
Mar 9, 2026

Rowan unveils $690M West Campus development project

Rowan University's West Campus project in South Jersey will feature a Wellness Village and a Center for Manufacturing Innovation to boost health care, research and workforce growth.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Feb 9, 2026

Newark earns third straight digital inclusion Trailblazer nod

Newark is named a 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for broadband access, Newark Fiber expansion, youth tech programs and public-private partnerships.

During a Jan. 15, 2025, press conference, Evan Weiss, president and CEO of Newark Alliance, addresses community members and key stakeholders gathered to discuss initiatives aimed at ending chronic homelessness in New Jersey's largest city.
Jan 28, 2026

NJEDA board approves Weiss as CEO

Evan Weiss brings public and private sector experience to the role, where he will work to expand opportunity, support businesses and drive economic growth.

Rendering: Hoboken North End Redevelopment Plan - bike lanes
Jan 5, 2026

Hoboken advances North End redevelopment with 729 homes

The city approved four agreements with Rockefeller Group that will introduce 73 affordable units, a new parking garage, public spaces, retail and more in the former industrial zone.

Penn Plaza in Newark, with properties owned by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and NJ Transit, could be in for some big changes. - PROVIDED BY CBRE
Dec 2, 2025

NJ Transit, Horizon pitch 1K-unit mixed-use with HQ in Newark

JLL and CBRE are working on behalf of the owners to find developers for the project, which would introduce 1,000 apartments along with a new Class A headquarters for the insurer.

Homestead Gateway will rise 34 stories and include 90 units of affordable housing within its 300-plus residential mix. - PROVIDED BY JLL
Dec 1, 2025

Homestead Gateway in Jersey City lands $200M financing

JLL arranged the package for the 34-story mixed income tower from Lions Group that will deliver 90 affordable homes within its total 360-unit count.

A rendering for HELIX Health + Life Sciences Exchange, the $731 million life sciences hub underway in New Brunswick. - DEVCO
Nov 20, 2025

HELIX H-3 in New Brunswick secures $359M in tax credits

The latest Aspire Program incentives will advance the 42-story mixed-use tower, which will feature labs and office space, as well as market-rate, affordable and medical student housing.

Joaquin Duato, CEO, Johnson & Johnson.
Nov 18, 2025

Johnson & Johnson CEO Duato to chair New Jersey CEO Council

J&J Chief Executive Officer Joaquin Duato will help advise on economic strategy, workforce development and statewide business growth.

Paul Hoffman pictured here, president and CEO, Liberty Science Center, speaks at the Healthcare Innovation Engine at SciTech Scity's first meeting Feb. 29, 2024, at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. - PROVIDED BY LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER
Nov 3, 2025

Tech Council Ventures joins SciTech Scity health care engine

To help scale New Jersey digital startups, the firm will invest $250,000 annually and also offer strategic support.

Central 9 Logistics Park in Old Bridge. - PROVIDED BY CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
Oct 31, 2025

Upgrades, new construction attract industrial leases in NJ

Deals with major footprints from Cushman & Wakefield, Lee & Associates and Bussel Realty underscore the local appetite for accessible spaces made for present-day tenants.

The LAND Plan: Leveraging Assets for Non-farebox Dollars
Oct 15, 2025

NJ Transit unveils $1.9B LAND plan to boost non-fare revenue

Announced at Metropark Station, the agency says the private-public initiative has the potential to create $14 billion in economic impact throughout the state, along with 20,000 residential units, 50,000 jobs and more.