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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Business coalition sues Menlo Park over downtown parking lot redevelopment proposal

Business leaders in Menlo Park are suing to block affordable housing development on parking lots, claiming legal procedural violations.
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Ballot Measures on Housing Get Green Light Despite Pushback

would put a wide range of land use decisions in the hands of mayoral appointees.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spain and Portugal wildfire weather made 40 times more likely by climate crisis, study finds

The extreme weather that fuelled astonishing blazes across Spain and Portugal last month was made 40 times more likely by climate breakdown, early analysis suggests. The deadly wildfires, which torched 500,000 hectares (1.2m acres) of the Iberian peninsula in a matter of weeks, were also 30% more intense than scientists would have expected in a world without climate change, according to researchers from the World Weather Attribution network.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

John Paul Hanna

John Paul Hanna, a distinguished California land use and real estate lawyer, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, surrounded by family.
Real estate
#housing
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Rancho Palos Verdes to ban new construction in landslide zone

Rancho Palos Verdes has approved a permanent ban on new construction across 715 acres affected by destructive landslide movement. The decision protects the safety of local residents.
Renovation
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Zoning and Platting Commission may want duties swap with Planning Commission - Austin Monitor

Zoning and Platting Commission will handle more site-specific zoning cases and related documents as part of a proposed restructuring.
#housing-policy
#agriculture
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Can I claim squatter's rights on an abandoned field I've been using?'

Continuous use of a neglected 0.4-acre cul-de-sac land has led to its maintenance and improvement over five years.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Rise of the borough presidents?

A proposed ballot measure may establish an appeals board to override City Council decisions on land use, influencing future rezoning opportunities.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

As charter commission prepares to put five ballot proposals to voters, council members scramble to try to hold onto local power | amNewYork

Removing the Council from these processes would undermine accountability, silence local voices, and ultimately lead to worse outcomes for the very communities we all seek to serve.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Public Land Sales Are Halted, But Still Remain a Threat to Runners

Public land sales threaten outdoor recreation and habitats, framing lands as disposable budget items.
#nyc-housing
fromCity Limits
4 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Housing Calendar, May 5-12

City Limits provides essential information on NYC housing and land use events, hearings, and affordable housing lotteries.
fromCity Limits
4 months ago
NYC real estate

NYC Housing Calendar, April 21-28

City Limits highlights essential NYC housing events and hearings, encouraging community involvement in local land use decisions.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, June 9-16

Upcoming public hearings on housing and land use highlight important community involvement in NYC decision-making.
Affordable housing lotteries are closing soon, requiring prompt action from applicants.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

The Trump administration's budget could severely cut NYC housing programs, adversely affecting low-income renters.
Advocates are pushing for social housing to promote community land trusts and nonprofit ownership.
New law will require landlords to disclose rent-stabilization status in properties to assist tenants.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Mountain View backs 7-story office building at San Antonio Center - San Jose Spotlight

The Mountain View City Council approved a long-delayed office building project, shifting the dynamics of the San Antonio Center.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

"We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the previous landowner to have achieved such a positive outcome," said Gordon Clark, president of the Peninsula Open Space Trust.
Silicon Valley real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

On the eve of merger, Kramer Levin reflects on its transformative role in real estate law | amNewYork

Kramer Levin's land use practice uniquely integrates legal expertise with planning, advising, and navigating local politics.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | ULURP: Respecting the Role of the City Council | amNewYork

The first discussion a potential ULURP applicant should typically have is with relevant staff from the Department of City Planning to discuss land use rationale.
NYC politics
fromPortlandTribune.com
4 months ago

Oregon bill designed to expedite land use processes passes Senate amid opposition from Lake Oswego, Wilsonville

The bill would set a 90-day deadline for decisions on housing applications in urban areas and ease design review requirements, aimed to expedite land use.
SF politics
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