Land Use Issues Addressed At Kramer Levin Seminar

Kramer Levin recently hosted a seminar titled "Emerging Issues in Land Use: The Year in Review and What's Ahead," where experts discussed New York City planning initiatives and land use trends. Among the speakers were Jessica Katz, chief housing officer for New York City, Rafael Salamanca Jr., council member for the 17th District and chair of the New York City Council's Land Use Committee, and representatives from Kramer Levin's Land Use and Real Estate departments.

The seminar opened with a discussion on the current state of land use and development in New York City. Kramer Levin partner and Land Use Co-Chair Elise Wagner acknowledged the challenges faced by the industry, including the failure of the state legislature to adopt Gov. Hochul's New York Housing Compact or extend the completion deadline of the now-expired 421 tax abatement. However, the speakers also highlighted some bright spots, such as an engaged mayor and administration supportive of affordable