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Tall Building Trends in London

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Tall buildings have hugely contributed to London’s sense of place and rightful place as a world-leading financial centre. They have made a defined impact on the London skyline particularly in the period between 2000-2019 when...more

Miller Starr Regalia

The Interstate Land Sales Act: What Counsel For A California Developer Should Know

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Developers in the State of California are well aware of the Subdivision Map Act, the Subdivided Lands Act, and the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, all of which govern the subdivision and sale of real property...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Accessory Dwelling Units- An up-and-coming, yet well-known, housing option

What do grandmothers, hip college kids, pandemic work-from home professionals, and history buffs have in common? A love of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”)! Commonly called granny flats, garage apartments, or carriage...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Law Brief: Urban Living After COVID-19

On the latest episode of Law Brief, Construction Partner Laurie Stanziale and Building Studio Architects’ Michael Goldblum and John Field join Litigation Partner and host Rich Schoenstein to explore Urban Living After...more

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New Land Development Ordinance to Impact Residential Development in Mount Dora

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The City of Mount Dora is proposing a new Land Development Ordinance, which will have a significant impact on residential development in certain areas of the City....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Appellate Court Rejects Challenges to Residential Development in Montebello - BB&K Defends City from CEQA, Brown Act and Planning...

In a decision that allows progress on development of new housing in a time of great need in California, a California appellate court upheld a trial court ruling that had rejected several legal challenges to a residential...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Conforming the 421-a and MIH Programs

Many of our clients have asked us how they can avail themselves of the state’s revamped 421-a tax exemption program — the Affordable New York Housing Program — on a project that is also subject to the city’s Mandatory...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Las microunidades de Miami son la solución para la asequibilidad del inquilino y la rentabilidad del urbanizador

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Las ciudades de los Estados Unidos enfrentan una crisis de asequibilidad y no es distinto lo que sucede con las viviendas en Miami. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Autonomous Vehicles and Ride Sharing Will Reshape Our Buildings, Our Cities, and Our Lives

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When the first automobile hit roadways in the early 1900s, developers, planners, and city officials had to completely re-think the design and planning of cityscapes, both new and old. The era of narrow streets, communities...more

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Newark Residential Developers: New Affordable Housing Requirement May Cost You

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Developers of new residential projects in Newark may need to factor in affordable housing following the Newark City Council’s recent adoption of a zoning ordinance requiring most future residential development projects...more

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A Look Ahead at Construction in 2017

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Most experts say that the construction industry will experience slow and continued growth throughout the new year. For example, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, construction in 2017 is anticipated to see moderate job...more

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Discover What’s Ahead for Miami’s Condo Market

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Significant issues facing the residential real estate industry in the coming year will be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, November 30 at the Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida & Caribbean’s annual Miami Condo &...more

Burr & Forman

What Does Mayor Barry’s New Affordable Housing Initiative Mean For You?

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Nashville Mayor Megan Barry recently proposed a new incentive program for developers to offer affordable and workforce housing within existing and new construction.  The proposal may provide significant economic benefits to...more

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Proposed Rule Changes to Florida’s Affordable Housing Allocation and Funding Process

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The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“Florida Housing”) has proposed changes to its rules governing the affordable housing allocation and funding process. The changes are to Rule Chapters 67-21, 67-48, and 67-60, F.A.C....more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Top Ten Stories in California Construction for 2015

Cranes, cement trucks, and street closures seem to be everywhere these days, especially in city centers such as San Francisco and Los Angeles. After the meltdown of 2006, real estate development went into hibernation for...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

New report offers toolkit for inclusionary housing programs

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The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy recently released “Inclusionary Housing: Creating and Maintaining Equitable Communities,” a new report on the use of government policies that tie the creation of affordable housing to...more

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Risks to Open Space Designated in General Plan’s Open Space Element a Valid Ground for Denying Application to Subdivide a...

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A city may deny a proposed mobilehome park subdivision that is inconsistent with the open space element of its general plan, according to the recent court of appeal decision in Carson Harbor Village, Ltd. v. City of Carson,...more

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