Land Use, Zoning and Incentives
Successfully negotiated numerous landmark designations and adopt-a-landmark agreement located in the Loop and within Chicago neighborhoods.
Represented a national university in obtaining approval of a Lakefront Protection Application and various land use approvals to permit expansion of its Loop campus.
Represented a major grocery chain and developer in obtaining government approvals needed to acquire a seven-acre site and develop a grocery-anchored shopping center, including approval of an Application to Acquire Publicly Owned Property, a Redevelopment Agreement, a Planned Development Ordinance and Tax Increment Financing.
Represented a nonprofit senior housing organization in transitioning to a full-service continuum-of-care facility in Chicago, including an amendment to an existing Planned Development Ordinance and approval of a Lakefront Protection Application.
Represented a national developer in obtaining zoning approval of a major mixed-use development in Chicago’s western suburbs.
Represented a national grocery chain in obtaining approval of a Redevelopment Agreement governing sales tax allocation in several Chicago suburbs.
Represented a national developer in negotiating a $4 million tax increment financing grant to allow a commercial development in a western suburb of Chicago.
Represented a national developer in securing TIF funds to support the development of a mixed-use residential and retail project in a western suburb of Chicago.
Represented owners of historic properties located on South & North Michigan Avenue in negotiating approval of major redevelopment plans and property tax incentives with the Chicago Landmark Commission.
Represented a major cultural institution in obtaining approval from the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to implement its long-term Master Plan and expand its facilities, including approval of a Planned Development Application and a Lakefront Protection Application.
