Public Benefit and Development Agreements

Aligning Private Projects with Public Priorities

Development projects often involve negotiating with governmental entities to align public and private interests. We assist clients in structuring and negotiating Public Benefit Agreements and Development Agreements that balance community goals with project feasibility. Our attorneys have extensive experience drafting and implementing agreements that address infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, environmental mitigation, and other community benefits while protecting our clients’ development rights and timelines.

Practice Areas

Environmental

Land Use

Zoning Approvals

Historic Preservation and Archeological Resources

Land Use and Environmental Litigation and Appeals

Permitting and Impact Fees

Growth Management and Concurrency

Due Diligence Reviews

Developments of Regional Impact

Public Benefit and Development Agreements

Amendments of Local Government Comprehensive Plans

Vested Rights

Agricultural Classification & Property Tax Exemptions

Code Enforcement, Code Violation Defense & Unsafe Structures

Live Local Act Approvals

Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)

Transit-Oriented Development (TODs) and Rapid Transit Zones (RTZ)