by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Project Readiness
Best overall for dependency-based scheduling: Microsoft Project desktop. Best for complex construction programs: Oracle Primavera P6. Best for shared development coordination: Smartsheet. Best for a simple milestone register: Microsoft Excel. This 2026 guide compares...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Project Readiness
Best overall: Microsoft Excel. Best for shared assumption review: Google Sheets. Best for an open-source desktop workflow: LibreOffice Calc. These PILOT tax abatement calculator tools support a project-specific financial model; none determines your New Jersey...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Project Readiness
No—a redevelopment plan is not the same as a zoning ordinance in New Jersey, although an adopted redevelopment plan can replace existing zoning requirements or operate as an overlay within its boundaries. For a 2026 development review, confirm which rules the adopting...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 26, 2026 | Project Readiness
Paterson is a market to evaluate parcel by parcel in 2026, not a blanket yes for multifamily development. A project merits further commitment when documented rental demand, permitted development capacity, physical site conditions, and financing assumptions support the...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 26, 2026 | Project Readiness
A traffic impact study has no single project-independent cost: you need a written scope and a project-specific proposal to establish your 2026 budget. The study proposal does not necessarily include municipal review escrow, hearing attendance, revisions, or roadway...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 26, 2026 | Project Readiness
There is no single New Jersey timeline for closing a PILOT tax abatement deal in 2026; the schedule depends on municipal review, approval of the financial agreement, document execution, and any conditions tied to your financing or redevelopment closing. A municipal...
