Goldsmith, esteemed Greenbaum redevelopment lawyer, joins NRBP Real Estate Council

March 6, 2026 - 13:16

Robert S. Goldsmith, a widely respected figure in New Jersey's land use and redevelopment legal landscape, has been appointed to the Newark Regional Business Partnership's recently established Real Estate Council. Goldsmith brings decades of high-level experience to the advisory role, where he will help shape strategy and policy for the city's ongoing and future development projects.

As a partner with the law firm Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, Goldsmith has built a distinguished career guiding complex public and private redevelopment initiatives. His deep expertise encompasses the full spectrum of planning, zoning, and financing challenges inherent in large-scale urban renewal efforts. This background is considered invaluable for the Council's mission to foster responsible and equitable growth throughout Newark.

The formation of the Real Estate Council signals a focused effort to streamline development and attract strategic investment to the city. Members are tasked with providing critical insight to support Newark's economic expansion and physical transformation. Goldsmith's participation is seen as a major asset, linking the Council with unparalleled legal knowledge of New Jersey's intricate redevelopment processes. His counsel is expected to influence key decisions aimed at bolstering Newark's position as a thriving regional hub.