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Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in South Dakota and North Dakota
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Project Catalyst: An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 13: Economic Development in Rural Alabama with Valerie Gray and Lori Huguley of VaLor Strategies
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Wisconsin and Minnesota
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This is the ninth update in our series covering AB 130 and SB 131, two bills that work substantive changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California housing law....more
Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080) makes several pro-property rights changes to Florida Statutes that affect local governments’ ability to regulate land use. The bill amends the application and approval process for development...more
Governor Gavin Newsom signed two budget trailer bills on June 30, 2025, enacting the most substantial reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in over five decades....more
Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or...more
The Oregon State Land Board – comprised of the Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer – recently appointed Kaitlin Lovell of Colton, Oregon as the new Director of the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL). Lovell...more
Vision 2050 is a county-wide amendment to the state-mandated Comprehensive Plan. It was first transmitted to the state for comments by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on July 25, 2023. It was adopted on June 3 by a...more
In 1972, the average home price in the United States was approximately $30,000. Fifty years later, that number broke $500,000, an increase that is, no doubt, aggravated by a 4.5 million-unit deficit in supply. State and local...more
Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla....more
The Denver City Council (“City Council”) recently adopted the Advancing Equity in Rezoning Text Amendment (“Text Amendment”), which modifies the rezoning approval criteria and public notification and engagement requirements...more
City Council Begins Repeal of Center City Sixers Arena Legislation - During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council initiated the repeal of legislation for the since-abandoned Center City Sixers arena project. The Council also...more
You have found the perfect spot for a new neighborhood, office complex, or retail center—only to discover it's within an Air Installations Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). Suddenly, noise levels, building heights, and safety...more
On Feb. 20, 2025, the Arlington County Manager approved a significant update to Administrative Regulation 4.1, which governs the submission and review process for most real estate development in Arlington County....more
This week, Tina and Tom welcome veteran economic developers Valerie Gray and Lori Huguley who help drive Alabama’s growth as owners of VaLor Strategies. Valerie and Lori share stories from their decades of experience as...more
On 7 January 2025, an Inspector confirmed the London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023 (the "CPO")....more
It is that time of the year again, and the Florida Legislature is gearing up for the start of the 2025 session, which begins on March 25. Over 360 bills have been filed but there are few bills that merit special attention as...more
Land use matters in Rhode Island are often challenging to interpreappt and navigate. In fact, the Ocean State is known for having among the most restrictive policies for zoning and land use control in the U.S. It’s not hard...more
The Spanish government has proposed the creation of a state-owned enterprise dedicated to the promotion, development, and management of housing. This entity will oversee the entire residential real estate cycle, including...more
For the first time since 2009, the Virginia General Assembly has not extended the validity periods for all approved site plans, special permits and special exceptions. Under Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2209.1:1, all valid...more
Arizona’s housing shortage is among the most severe in the nation, with demand far outstripping supply and home prices skyrocketing in recent years. According to a lawsuit filed last week by the Goldwater Institute on behalf...more
After the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382, which became Session Law 2024-57 (the “New Law”), we published a client alert describing the state-wide effect of the New Law....more
Virginia has long been a leader in historic preservation. But historic structures are still lost, even in the commonwealth. A building dating to the 1790s was recently demolished in the city of Richmond. Despite its age...more
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently provided clarification related to a municipality’s grant or denial of special land use permit applications. The case highlights the care municipal bodies must take to document their...more
Fairfax County, Virginia, will hold a series of sessions to provide additional information about the upcoming site specific plan amendment (SSPA) cycle in early 2025. This is Fairfax County’s process for reviewing proposed...more
Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Felony Charges- On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and...more
The Arlington Circuit Court struck down Arlington’s Missing Middle policy, also known as the Expanding Housing Option development policy, on Sept. 27, 2024. Judge David Schell ruled that in adopting the policy, Arlington...more