The laws associated with inclusionary and affordable housing largely are based on state statutes and cases, but we rely on a couple of leaders to set the pace. This session will include experts in housing law from New Jersey and California as they discuss what's happening there - in New Jersey, we'll discuss the ever-changing condition of the …
The Penn State Community and Economic Development Graduate Program will be hosting the annual CEDEV Summer Institute from July 16-18, 2014 at the Days Inn Penn State. We are pleased to announce the 2014 CEDEV Summer Institute Registration is available! This year’s Summer Institute focuses on community engagement, and we would love to have you …
Land Use and Climate Change: 20 Years After Lucas In Lucas v. the South Carolina Coastal Council, the U.S. Supreme Court established the "total takings" test for evaluating whether a regulatory action constitutes a taking that requires compensation. Review planning-related U.S. Supreme Court decisions, from the landmark Lucas case through the recent Koontz decision. You'll …
Advancing Sustainable Communities in Metro Boston: A Review of Key Planning Initiatives In October 2010, MAPC was awarded a $4 million Sustainable Communities Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant supported the implementation of MetroFuture, the regional plan, through local planning efforts, state and regional policy work, development of …