The development of real property is at the very core of any zoning practice and encompasses a multitude of disciplines. We advocate development needs for regional and national developers, home builders, retailers and manufacturers. Some of our projects include residential and commercial subdivisions and condominiums, multi-family affordable housing, workforce housing, planned unit/area developments, mixed-use, shopping Continue Reading
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a residential or commercial area designed to maximize access to public transport. Mixed-use/compact neighborhoods tend to use transit all the time. As a result, many cities are striving to implement better TOD strategies and secure funding to create new public transportation infrastructure and improve existing services. Our lawyers and professionals have Continue Reading
Today, an increasing number of new and existing buildings and projects incorporate “green building” or environmentally sustainable practices and materials to promote energy efficiency, decrease carbon footprints and reduce operating costs. The U.S. Green Building Council has developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, a voluntary, consensus-based national rating Continue Reading
