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Emphasize Social Spaces During RE Project Public Review

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As Boston continues to work through revisions to its public review process for real estate projects, a key concern is how to determine the appropriate mix of required mitigation and community benefits. Originally Published...more

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Zoning and Legal Compliance: Key to Successful Downtown Development

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For developers, adeptly navigating the intricate web of zoning laws and regulations is paramount to ensuring that projects not only comply with local ordinances but also align with community standards....more

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Chile: Normativa Urbanística Aplicable a Proyectos que Contemplen Sistemas de Almacenamiento de Energía Puros o Aislados a Través...

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El Ministerio de Vivienda y Urbanismo de Chile emitió la Circular de la División de Desarrollo Urbano Circular Ord. N°101, DDU 522, el 14 de marzo de 2025, con el fin de establecer la normativa urbanística aplicable a...more

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Chile: Urban Planning Regulations Apply to Projects Contemplating Pure or Isolated Energy Storage Systems Through Batteries

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Chile's Ministry of Housing and Urbanism issued the Circular of the Urban Development Division, Circular Ord. No. 101, DDU 522 on March 14, 2025. This order establishes the urban planning regulations applicable to projects...more

K2 Integrity

Ensuring Integrity In Disaster Recovery: Lessons From NYC Rapid Repairs

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In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, the importance of stringent controls and oversight in disaster recovery efforts cannot be overstated. As we mobilize to rebuild and restore, it is crucial to learn from past...more

Hogan Lovells

UK development: an optimistic year ahead?

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As we say goodbye to 2024, can we also say farewell to the difficulties faced for the real estate development market? What does the future hold in getting “Britain building again”?...more

Gray Reed

Why Construction Companies Should Engage Early in the Texas Legislative Session

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As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Long Island Central Pine Barrens Land Use Plan Takes Effect July 19

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the updated Central Pine Barrens Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) goes into effect. The Central Pine Barrens Commission (Commission) adopted certain revisions to Articles IV–VI of the CLUP in April...more

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UCSF Hospital Project Was Exempt From Local Land Use Regulations Even If Not Pursued Solely For Governmental Purposes

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Project opponents were unable to state a claim against the Regents of the University of California based on allegations that a new hospital at the University of California, San Francisco campus would violate local land use...more

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Approval May Not Be Required, But Sufficient Plans Are

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Meadow Wood LLC v. City of Brockton, 230 N.E.3d 1065 (Mass. App. Ct. 2024) - The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently interpreted G. L. c. 41, § 81P, which governs “approval not required” endorsements....more

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Colorado General Assembly Passes Trendsetter Affordable Housing Initiatives

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Colorado’s General Assembly passed two bills this legislative session dedicated to improving the state of affordable housing in Colorado. HB24-1316 and HB24-1434 aim to supplement the State’s oversubscribed affordable housing...more

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Recent Amendments will Impact School District Construction Projects

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Recent changes to Illinois law will impact the way school districts administer their summer construction projects. The Public Construction Bond Act has been amended effective January 1, 2024, to increase the threshold at...more

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Biodiversity Net Gain: A New Requirement for Developments in England to Positively Impact the Environment

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The Situation: On January 17, 2024, mandatory biodiversity net gain ("BNG") regulations took effect, impacting most new developments in England. ...more

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Live Local Act 2024 vs 2023 - Everything You Need to Know

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Yesterday, the Florida Senate on the opening day of legislative session unanimously passed by a vote of 40 to 0, Senate Bill 328 also known as the “Live Local Act 2024”. SB328 is in response to a mix of reactions to the...more

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France Adopts Reindustrialization Measures

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In Short - The Situation: A new set of measures has been adopted in France which will promote "Green Industry" by streamlining environmental and industrial authorization and supporting low-carbon industrialization...more

DarrowEverett LLP

If You Don’t Use It, You May Lose It: Land Development Approvals

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Picture this scenario: You have a residential development project that had conceptual approval from the local Planning Board two years ago. Under the local laws that existed when you applied for your approval, you were...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

More Funding Brings More Bureaucracy to Federal Projects

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58).  The IIJA includes the Build America, Buy America Act which declares that “none of the funds made...more

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Governor Newsom Relaxes Key CEQA Notice and Consultation Requirements

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On March 23, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-54-20, suspending for 60 days public agency and project proponent procedures for posting notices of key CEQA compliance actions.  The Executive Order also relaxes...more

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City of Portland to Rewrite its Land Use Ordinances

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For the first time in over 50 years, the City of Portland is rewriting its Land Use Code, which is found in Chapter 14 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The effort involves several substantive policy changes aimed at making...more

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