Related insights: Land Use and Zoning

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Case Study: Moratorium and Changing the Rules

Feb 18 2015
Local governments are diverse and idiosyncratic. A proposed project may satisfy governmental land plans and requirements, but become a lightning rod where elected officials abruptly begin trying to changes the rules to stop a particular project. In those special situations, an immediate response is necessary and frequently the response includes negotiation and litigation in order to drive the project to success.
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Case Study: Game Changing New Community

Feb 18 2015
Sometimes, clients have a “field of dreams” vision for a new community? If so, they typically encounter governments that have not recognized their vision yet. Because we understand governments and infrastructure development, we help transform the client’s vision into a lasting reality where a government cooperates hand-in-hand with the client to match the client’s development of a new place with infrastructure development.
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Case Study: Powerful Neighbors

Feb 18 2015
Location drives where great projects are placed, but clients cannot select their neighbors. Powerful neighbors can pose substantial barriers to success. They have passion and time to develop multiple arguments and open multiple fronts to attack a project. A successful project must win all arguments and on all fronts; whereas, as opponents only need to win one argument or on one front. We understand these realities and assist clients to anticipate fronts and arguments, prepare for these challenges and prevail.