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Cozen Cities - February 19, 2025

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CHICAGO — Restaurant Workers Prepare as ICE Arrests Cast Uncertainty -Chicago restaurant workers are bracing for possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, despite no confirmed raids. Fears have led...more

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More than $55M Awarded to Demolition and Remediation Projects in Ohio

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Contaminated and decrepit properties across the state will be transformed thanks to two programs awarding millions of dollars to address barriers to development, according to a press release from the governor’s office....more

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ODOD to Accept Applications for Funding Beginning October 31

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The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) recently released further application details and information regarding its Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program (the Program), which recently received renewed funding...more

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Florida Live Local Act

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On March 29, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 102 (the Act), otherwise known as the Live Local Act, into law. The Act becomes effective on July 1. This broad-ranging legislation is intended to incentivize the...more

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Construction & Claims: June 2023

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Welcome to Construction & Claims, a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving construction news, claims, bid protests, contract administration and payment-related disputes....more

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Five Tips for Municipalities to Keep in Mind When Embarking on Construction Projects

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Municipalities are some of the largest land developers in the state, accounting for building projects that include everything from schools and stadiums, municipal buildings - such as fire departments or public works...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Hotel and Office Conversions — an Update

Since January 2021, multiple proposals were introduced in the New York State legislature to permit underutilized hotel and/or office buildings, many of which have become financially distressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to...more

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Where do the Mayoral Candidates Stand on Affordable Housing?

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As New York City prepares to elect its new mayor, we are turning our attention to the top Democratic candidates and their positions on how to address affordable housing. While all of the candidates agree that affordable...more

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Iowa Reinvestment Act Rejuvenated

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Under the Iowa Reinvestment Act, municipalities may apply to the Iowa Economic Development Authority to establish a reinvestment district and receive tax-generated funds for large-scale development projects. The act...more

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Ohio returns to funding spec-based commercial & industrial development

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In 2020, Ohio’s development officials are again awarding grants to fund commercial and industrial development projects that don’t have known end users. JobsOhio is now in the midst of launching a $50 million per year grant...more

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Single Contractor Not Precluded from Providing Both Design and Construction Services

Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases - A contractor that had two separate contracts with a school district — one for preconstruction services and the other for...more

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Environmental Notes - June 2019

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If your company is planning to buy commercial or industrial real estate, it’s probably your standard practice to have a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (“Phase I”) performed. When you do so, it’s important to ensure the...more

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New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies in California – Part II

Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019 - The California Legislature passed a number of laws last year that will have a significant impact on how public agencies — including cities and counties,...more

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Redevelopment 2.0 On The Books For 2019?

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Ever since the demise of redevelopment agencies in 2012, there have been a variety of legislative efforts to revive, incrementally or in whole, some form of redevelopment in California....more

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California Housing Legislation (2017-2018)

State lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills this year, the most in more than a decade according to sources. Governor Brown signed 1,016 into law as of September 30th. Below is a summary of the bills signed into law regulating the...more

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California Ballot Guide 2018: Propositions 1-4

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Fall is officially here. It’s time to start thinking about mid-term elections and how to vote on various California ballot measures November 6, 2018. Since many of these may become law and affect both our business and...more

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Revitalizing Long Island’s Downtown Communities – Part Two. Central Islip Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative...

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Last week, we reported on a $10 million award issued by the State to help revitalize downtown Hicksville. Well, the Governor is at it again. ...more

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UPDATED: List of Potential Ballot Measures for November Election Starts to Come Into Focus

(Note: The information below is an update to a previous client alert regarding the status of ballot initiatives with approved petition formats and current appeals before the Colorado Supreme Court.) With the deadline to...more

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List of Potential Ballot Measures for November Election Starts to Come Into Focus

With the deadline to submit proposed ballot measures for the November election passing last Friday, Colorado voters and policymakers can now see the full range of potential measures—and topics—that voters might see when they...more

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Assemblyman Chiu Unveils AB 3037 Community Redevelopment Proposal

Assemblyman David Chiu has unveiled his long-promised legislation to establish a modified version of the state’s former redevelopment program, aimed at creating major state funding for affordable housing, transit, and other...more

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California Affordable Housing Authority Bill Signed Into Law

California Assembly Bill 1598 (Mullin) (“AB 1598”), signed into law by the Governor on October 13, 2017, authorizes cities and counties to create new affordable housing authorities for the purpose of financing low- and...more

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Governor Signs Housing Legislation, Including Streamlining Bill

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Governor Brown has signed 15 bills designed to address the State’s severe shortage of affordable housing. Among its other effects, the legislation will (1) generate funds for affordable housing developments; (2) require...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2016

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Governor Brown and lawmakers reach deal for California climate funds - San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 31 - California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $900 million spending...more

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Hillsborough County Adopts Mobility Fees, Ends Push for Transportation Sales Tax

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As we previewed in our prior update, Hillsborough County settled part of a years-long debate over transportation funding by adopting a mobility fees ordinance, but on the very next day, by a 4-3 vote, decided against putting...more

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West Coast Real Estate Update: March 2016 #3

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California's High-Speed Rail May Not Be Financially Feasible - The California Legislature's analyst released a report stating that the high-speed rail system planned for California is not economically feasible. Several...more

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