Jennifer R. Schultz

In the news

• Bisnow

  New solutions to the workforce housing crisis

  This article covers a shortage of workforce housing, specifically in urban centers in Massachusetts and other states. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use practice, is quoted in the article, discussing the various tools and solutions available to address the workforce housing shortage.

  Oct 28, 2024
• Bisnow

  Shen's return as Boston planning chief hailed as ‘beacon of hope’ for developers

  This article covers Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s decision to appoint Kairos Shen as the city’s chief of planning. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use practice, is quoted in the coverage discussing the real estate industry’s reaction. Jenn notes that developers feel a level of comfort with Shen as someone they have worked with before and many on the private side see him as a beacon of hope.

  Oct 3, 2024
• Bisnow

  As Boston’s students face annual housing crunch, universities pursue new solutions

  This article covers a push from Boston-area universities to help alleviate the housing shortage by moving forward with a series of new proposals for universities to build more student housing. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use practice, discusses how public-private partnerships have attracted new developers to work with universities and created significant opportunities.

  Sep 5, 2024
• Bisnow

  ‘Start a new lane’: Developers want to bring more workforce housing to Cape Cod and the islands

  This article covers the serious housing shortage in Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, is quoted in the coverage from a panel discussion at the publication’s Affordable Housing Summit. She discusses the unique geographic challenges in Cape Cod and the islands, as well as the region’s high land and home values that are often barriers to bringing more workforce housing to the region.

  Aug 13, 2024
• Law360

  Hub hires: Nixon Peabody

  This roundup of Boston’s notable legal moves since the start of April includes the NP arrivals of Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, senior counsel Adam Weisenberg and counsel Jordan Smith, and Global Finance partners Jonathan Winnick and Mike Tentindo, all of the Boston office.
  May 1, 2024
• Bisnow

  Boston CRE raises alarm as Mayor Wu proposes sharp increase in commercial property taxes

  This article covers Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to increase commercial property taxes and the criticism it’s generating in the real estate community. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, is quoted in the coverage, discussing the proposal’s impact on a sector that is still challenged by an unstable market with significantly higher interest rates.

  April 23, 2024
• Bisnow

  This week’s Boston deal sheet

  This roundup of commercial real estate news in Boston includes the NP arrivals of Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, senior counsel Adam Weisenberg, and counsel Jordan Smith.

  April 15, 2024
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon Peabody adds Jennifer Schultz to Boston office

  The following article features the NP arrivals of Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, senior counsel Adam Weisenberg, and counsel Jordan Smith.

  April 11, 2024
• Boston Real Estate Times

  Nixon Peabody adds real estate team focused on land use, permitting, and zoning

  The following article features the NP arrivals of Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jenn Schultz, leader of the firm’s Permitting & Land Use team, senior counsel Adam Weisenberg, and counsel Jordan Smith.

  April 11, 2024