REAL ESTATE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

This contributed article authored by Albany Energy & Environmental counsel Peter Trimarchi, Albany Energy & Environmental partner Ruth Leistensnider, Rochester Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Chris Thomas, and Rochester Real Estate associate Greg Nearpass discusses two major developments expected this spring that will largely determine the extent to which high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) will occur in New York state.

As the redevelopment of the Hong Lok House, a Boston affordable housing project, progresses, Boston Affordable Housing partner Jeff Sacks discusses the complexities of the financing.

This article highlights the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to implement its new Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. Affordable Housing practice group leader Steve Wallace and Affordable Housing partners Monica Sussman and Michael Reardon provide commentary.

Washington, DC, Tax Credit Finance & Syndication partner Rick Goldstein, counsel to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, discusses the outlook for affordable housing and community development between Labor Day and the remainder of the Congressional year.

Chief Innovation Officer Herb Stevens and Washington, DC, office managing partner and Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk are featured in this article that focuses on Nixon Peabody’s innovation efforts.

This contributed article written by Washington, DC, partner and Affordable Housing practice group leader Steve Wallace focuses on HUD’s final implementation notice of the rental assistance demo (RAD) program.

This column, authored by Boston tax credit finance and syndication partner Forrest Milder, discusses how to be prepared as the U.S. Treasury adds new rules to the Section 1603 cash grant program and avoid a grant being reduced or even denied.

New York City Affordable Housing partner John Kelly is highlighted for being named chairman of the board of governors of the National Housing Conference.

This op-ed column, authored by Rochester Real Estate associate Greg Nearpass, responds to a recently published “Guest Viewpoint” column addressing New York State Governor Cuomo’s rumored plan to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing (“HVHF”).

Boston Tax Credit Finance & Syndication partner Forrest Milder authored this column discussing the considerations to keep in mind while negotiating the term sheet and getting to closing.

Washington, DC, Tax Credit Finance & Syndication counsel Susan Reaman provides commentary focused on the remaining time available on the fixed 9 percent rate for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs).

The arrival of New York City Real Estate counsel Tushna Gamadia is included in this column noting real estate finance and securitization news.

Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Affordable Housing practice Steve Wallace provides commentary about three key changes that could have an impact on the preservation of existing affordable housing.

This coverage notes that San Francisco Real Estate partner Allan Low has been appointed to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Commission.

This coverage highlights the arrival of Massachusetts State Representative Jim Vallee who has joined the firm’s Real Estate and Government Relations practices as counsel in the Boston office.

Rochester Real Estate partner Tom Greiner is among the individuals highlighted within the “Personality Profiles” special section of this publication.

This article discusses a decision by the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts determining that Massachusetts landlords are prohibited from requiring any residential tenant or prospective tenant to pay so called “amenity use fees” at or prior to the commencement of the tenancy. Boston Real Estate partner Matthew Lynch discusses how the decision might affect Massachusetts residential landlords.

This contributed article, authored by Rochester Real Estate partner Bruce Baker, Rochester Energy & Environmental partner Jean McCreary, and Rochester senior environmental health engineer Libby Ford, discusses new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that are driving companies to decommission older power plants and the issues faced during this process.

Boston Real Estate partner Larry DiCara also provides commentary in the piece discussing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) proposed fare hikes and service cuts and their potential impacts.

This news brief highlights New York City Real Estate attorney Bill Lang’s election to the firm’s partnership.

This coverage notes that Real Estate partner and Long Island Office Managing Partner Denise Pursley has been named to the Community Development Corp. Council of Advisors.

This Q&A profiles Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Real Estate practice, Tina Wilcox.

Long Island office managing partner and Real Estate partner Denise Pursley is among those highlighted in this special section highlighting “who’s who in professional services.”

This coverage highlights the City Bar Justice Center Third Annual Jeremy G. Epstein Awards for pro bono service which honored attorneys across the State including New York City’s Bill Lang for his involvement with the Cancer Advocacy Project. 

This feature article highlights the groundbreaking on the Hong Lok House redevelopment in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood and notes that it kickstarts long-stalled plans to address a shortage of affordable housing for elderly. Boston Affordable Housing partner Jeff Sacks, who led a cross-practice team of attorneys on this project, is quoted in the piece.