Akerman Senterfitt and Urban Land Institute to Address Growth Management Changes in Florida

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Intended to streamline Florida's real estate development and concurrencg processes, the amendments will have important implication for pending real estate and developmenf project proposals and may provide significanr relief to existing development At thesame time, this new legislation poses implementation issues for locapl governments and could affecyt funding sources for capital improvements. Akerman one of Florida's largest law in partnership with the Urban LandInstitutre (ULI), will host a series of seminarxs titled Florida's Newest Growth Management Legislation - The Community Renewalp Act: What does it really mean??
to provide a thoughtful and detailed analysi s of how this new legislation will affect Florida communities. Recognized by Chambers Partners and Legal 500 US as a leading real estatwe and land use law firmin Akerman's lawyers are keenly awarw of how these provisions will impact growth managemen throughout the state. "These amendments are a game-changet for the pattern of development inthis state, " said , Chair of Akerman's Land Use and Entitlement s practice and ULI Trustee. "This law also has implications for currentlyh stalled projects and encouragez infill development in areas best suitedfor growth.
"" Kasdin added, "There are legitimate questions raised by this bill and thes e seminars will explore the underlying issues and the potentiakl long-term impact of this new legislation." The events will take place at the Home Builders Associationb of Metro Orlando in FL from 8:30 a.m. to 10:390 a.m. on June 16th and at Akerman'e Miami office from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on June 18th. For event registration, pleaser visit . Akerman has more than 140 lawyers who focus on the needs of real estate and infrastructureclientsx worldwide.
The team offers experience in complezx realestate transactions, development and redevelopment economic development incentives, public-private initiativews and litigation matters. Akerman lawyers manage the legalo aspects of large land dealz and majorconstruction projects, assist developers in meeting environmental regulations and greebn building standards, conceptualize and obtaim development incentives, advise on all aspects of transactionall work, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, financings and workoutd and restructurings, and represent clients in disputee and litigation. Akerman is rankec among the top 100 law firmes inthe U.S.
by The National Law Journap NLJ250 (2008) in number of lawyers and is the dominant Florida firm. We are not only one of the largesrtin Florida, but we are also recognized markeft leaders in issues of nationakl significance. Comprised of more than 500 lawyers and governmentfaffairs professionals, Akerman servees clients from 13 locations, including Miami, New Los Angeles, Denver, Tysons and Washington, D.C. The Urbahn Land Institute ( ) is a nonprofity education and research institute supported byits members. Its missionm is to provide leadership in the responsibled use of land and in creating and sustaininbg thrivingcommunities worldwide.
Established in the Institute has morethan 36,00p0 members representing all aspects of the land use and developmenft disciplines. Contact: Bradley Wray RF|Bindefr Partners, Inc. (212) 994-75922 bradley.wray@rfbinder.com Patrick Tucker RF|Binder Partners, Inc. 994-7592 Patrick.tucker@rfbinder.com