The firm is a sponsor of Downtown New Jersey’s Annual Conference, which this year will take place on September 12, 2014 at The Hamilton State in Rahway.  Robert S. Goldsmith, Co-Chair of the firm’s Redevelopment & Land Use Department and currently serving as President of Downtown New Jersey, and will deliver the program’s Welcome address and will discuss Redevelopment Trends in New Jersey.

This year’s Conference theme is “How to Get Feet on the Street – in Your Downtown!” It will focus on programs, initiatives and creative ways to improve the economic vitality of the downtown retail environment. The Honorable U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a recognized national statesman and a huge supporter of downtown growth and economic revitalization, is the special invited luncheon speaker at the event.  Christopher Daggett, who brings extensive expertise in public arts and development to his role as CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, will be the Plenary Speaker.

Mr. Goldsmith's practice focuses on redevelopment, downtown and urban revitalization, transit oriented development, project financing and incentives, sustainable building initiatives and public-private partnerships. His experience encompasses counseling clients on the specialized issues in redevelopment related to parking demand, design and construction. Mr. Goldsmith also has broad experience in complex commercial litigation, construction litigation and appellate work. 

For more information and to register, visit www.downtownnj.com.