The second phase of the federal opportunity zones program, often referred to as OZ 2.0, will differ from the program's initial iteration in key ways that present unique legal considerations for developers of projects in held-over zones, according to attorneys.
A California law that took effect Wednesday and aims to increase housing near transit hubs has many cities up and down the state scrambling as they wait to hear back on their proposals for exemptions or exclusions.
Amendments to Florida's landmark Live Local Act, signed into law Friday, could make it harder for municipalities to discriminate against affordable-housing projects. Lawyer-turned-developer Michael Wohl, who lobbied for changes to the law after years of litigation, explained why he thinks the new provisions could make a big difference in Florida’s efforts to improve housing affordability.