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The City of Los Angeles Seeks to Delay Implementation of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) Until 2030

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The City of Los Angeles is in the process of doing both. If adopted and approved, two proposed ordinances — a “Phased Implementation Ordinance” and a “Low-Rise Ordinance” — would delay SB 79 Citywide until likely 2030,...more

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Virginia Caps Parking Requirements Near Transit —Implications for Real Estate Development

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On April 22, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 888 into law, establishing a statewide ceiling on the minimum off-street parking that localities may require for residential, multifamily and mixed-use...more

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Pending State Housing Laws Clear First Legislative Hurdle

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The following state housing bills were passed by the applicable house of origin by the May 29, 2026 legislative deadline, meaning that they will continue to move forward in the legislative process....more

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Mamdani Administration Announces Comprehensive Housing Plan Including Land Use Initiatives

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On May 26, 2026, the Mamdani administration announced a comprehensive housing plan to facilitate increased housing production throughout the city. Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era includes a variety of zoning...more

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Mamdani Administration Unveils Housing Plans in Brooklyn and the Bronx

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On May 20, 2026, the Mamdani administration announced its first comprehensive neighborhood plans intended to increase housing production along three major transit corridors in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The plans will analyze...more

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Massive Multi-Year Federal Transportation Infrastructure Bills Slated for Committee Action

On May 21, 2026, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to begin marking up its $580 billion, five-year surface transportation reauthorization legislation that includes highway, public...more

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BUILD America 250 Act: House Surface Transportation Reauthorization

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On May 18, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) released the BUILD America 250 Act (BA250), a five-year surface transportation reauthorization proposal covering...more

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Building for the World Cup, Investing for the Future

In February 2023, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup, we looked ahead to 2026 and noted that the largest World Cup in history would be coming to North America, and with it, a fresh round of...more

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Virginia Limits Local Parking Minimums to Support Housing Affordability

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In an effort to reduce housing costs and facilitate new housing projects, the Virginia General Assembly recently passed House Bill 888, new legislation aimed at reducing minimum parking requirements imposed by local...more

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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 239

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Podcast - The Legal Landscape of Housing and Transit Growth in West Hollywood

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As California continues to grow, addressing the need for more housing supply, such as in West Hollywood, casts into the spotlight the balance between state and local control for new housing developments. In this episode of...more

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Micromobility in Smart Cities: Keeping the Wheels in Motion

Mobility is the lifeblood of any city. How people are able to travel in, out and within a metropolitan area is vital to its citizens, businesses, supply chains and social services. And as U.S. cities have expanded in size and...more

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Governor Mikie Sherrill’s First 100 Days

In the first 100 days of her administration, Governor Mikie Sherrill has advanced a broad set of policy initiatives across energy, housing, infrastructure, and government operations. These actions reflect an early focus on...more

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Clark Hill 2026 Commercial Real Estate Market Update: Transit Oriented Development and Affordable Housing Mandates Gain Momentum...

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States and localities across the US are enacting legislation to promote Transit Oriented Development (TOD) as communities continue to focus on addressing severe affordable housing shortages while promoting walkable, dense,...more

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FY27 President’s Budget Request Signals Major Shifts in Higher Education, Infrastructure and Domestic Programs

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On April 3, 2026, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President’s Budget Request (PBR) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. The request proposes a 10 percent reduction in nondefense discretionary...more

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Lessons from Spain to Philadelphia: Why Preventable Train Accidents Keep Happening

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In January 2026, rail safety once again became global news when four separate train accidents occurred in Spain within a single week. One involved a commuter train striking a construction crane that had intruded onto the...more

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Town Council Launches ‘Herndon 2050’ Comprehensive Plan: What Developers Need to Know

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The Town of Herndon, Virginia, initiated on March 24, 2026, the Herndon 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning effort that will guide future land use, development policy and economic growth in the town. The Herndon...more

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Podcast - Miami and Broward Real Estate: Growth, Land Scarcity and What’s Ahead

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What happens when one of South Florida's most seasoned developers looks past the skyline and sees the next wave of opportunity? Attorney Mamie Joeveer and CEO of Sunbeam Properties, Sunbeam Development & Television Andy Ansin...more

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Rails With Trails – a Twist on Rails to Trails Conversions

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We’ve previously reported on the “Rails to Trails” process by which old railroad corridors are being abandoned and converted into other uses, such as hiking, biking or other trail purposes, and the potential ability of...more

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Direito Público e Infraestrutura - Boletim Nº 01

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A Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) celebrou quatro acordos de Cooperação Técnica com agências reguladoras estaduais, visando fortalecer a cooperação federativa, uniformizar diretrizes...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s First Budget Address for FY2027: Key Highlights

Governor Mikie Sherrill presented her first budget address, outlining a proposed $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget for New Jersey. The proposal emphasizes key priorities including affordability, education, youth mental...more

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Ballot Box Rezoning Coming to Denver?

A proposed ballot initiative by two local land use reform advocates could substantially reshape the zoning landscape of Colorado’s largest city—part of a wider shift of voters clawing back zoning control from elected leaders....more

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Colorado Legislature Considers Series of Bills Aimed at Boosting Affordable Housing Construction in Colorado — What Homebuilders...

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On January 21, 2026, lawmakers introduced a series of bills with the goals of addressing affordable housing issues and incentivizing construction in Colorado....more

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Injured on NJ Transit? How New Jersey Common Carrier Law Protects Passengers

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Every day, hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents step onto buses, trains, light rail, and airport rail systems to get to work, school, and home. Most riders reasonably assume that public transit operators will keep...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.12.26

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The U.S. House of Representatives on February 9 advanced a wide-ranging bipartisan bill seeking to address the national housing crisis. The Housing for the 21st Century Act seeks to accelerate housing development by removing...more

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