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2017 Land Use eConference
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2017 Land Use eConference
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Excellent Program. Very well planned and articulated
The legislative update was really more of a ranting session with frustrated lobbyists. I would have preferred a more objective assessment of what has been introduced and the likelihood of passing and who is supporting what.
Good topics and competent presenters.
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The Land Use eConference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.
2017 highlights include:
2017 highlights include:
- Case law and legislative updates, including in-depth discussion of topics like Sovereign Immunity and Prior Non-Conformities
- How to overcome the limitations state law places on the ability of cities to sell real property
- An exploration of Financial and Regulatory Constraints on Commercial Development with Ron Lawrie of Orix
- Controversies, hot topics, and recent developments in fair housing litigation, regulation, and initiatives
- An analysis of the recent Texas Supreme Court decision in Crosstex North Texas Pipeline v. Gardiner and its effect on prosecuting future nuisance cases
- Public and private sector perspectives on the uses, costs, and special requirements of innovative districts and creative spaces
- A review of developing online security considerations for attorneys, emphasizing ethical obligations, unsettled questions, and practical tips
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1.
New Land Use Decisions (May 2017)
James L. Dougherty Jr.
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Session 1
—47 mins
New Land Use Decisions (May 2017)
Review recent decisions shaping Texas land use law and practice, including an update on the takings explosion.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
James L. Dougherty Jr.,
Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
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Sovereignty Immunity Update (May 2017)
Arthur J. Anderson, Lowell F. Denton
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Session 2
—29 mins
Sovereignty Immunity Update (May 2017)
Sovereign immunity is the first defense raised by cities in land use litigation. Identify the judicial trends.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Arthur J. Anderson,
Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
Lowell F. Denton,
Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
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Buying and Leasing Government Owned Property (May 2017)
Robert Wagnon Collins Sr.
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Session 3
—25 mins
Buying and Leasing Government Owned Property (May 2017)
Learn how to overcome the limitations state law places on the ability of cities to sell real property, and examine the roles of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, deed restrictions, and independent foundations in private and government sectors.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Robert Wagnon Collins Sr.,
City Of Houston Legal Department - Houston, TX
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Fair Housing and Inclusive Communities (May 2017)
William M. McKamie
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Session 4
—26 mins
Fair Housing and Inclusive Communities (May 2017)
Explore controversies, hot topics, and recent developments in Fair Housing litigation, regulation, and initiatives.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
William M. McKamie,
McKamie Krueger, LLP. - San Antonio, TX
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Challenges to Infill Residential Development (May 2017)
Garrett Scott Martin, Jeffrey S. Howard
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Session 5
—35 mins
Challenges to Infill Residential Development (May 2017)
Growth in Texas cities has led to a higher demand for and a shorter supply of housing and commercial space. This has led to higher housing prices, while urban planners see the increase of density within cities as a development strategy. Discuss some of the legal, political, and technical challenges of infill development and how cities might consider approaching them in the future.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Garrett Scott Martin,
Milestone Community Builders - Austin, TX
Jeffrey S. Howard,
McLean & Howard, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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In the Path of Growth: Small Town Growing Pains and Conflicts with Urban Areas (May 2017)
Keenan E. Smith
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Session 6
—38 mins
In the Path of Growth: Small Town Growing Pains and Conflicts with Urban Areas (May 2017)
Using case studies to provide insights and illuminate the topic, a seasoned planning and design professional provides perspectives on the issues based on a decade of experience helping shape the development and overall growth characteristics in Dripping Springs.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Keenan E. Smith,
City Lights Design Alliance - Dripping Springs, TX
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ABCs of Development Financing (May 2017)
Julie Y. Fort, Misty M. Ventura
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Session 7
—31 mins
ABCs of Development Financing (May 2017)
Review the vocabulary and tools used by large and small cities when negotiating today’s public-private partnerships, as well as tools used for projects inside and outside city limits.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Julie Y. Fort,
Messer, Rockefeller & Fort, PLLC - Frisco, TX
Misty M. Ventura,
Shupe Ventura, PLLC - Dallas, TX
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Financial and Regulatory Constraints on Commercial Development (May 2017)
Ron Lawrie
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Session 8
—31 mins
Financial and Regulatory Constraints on Commercial Development (May 2017)
Hear from a private sector non-bank construction lender and investor on public-private development transactions (ground leases), about the construction of new multi-family homes, offices, hotels, and how the structure may impact underwriting and loan proceeds.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Ron Lawrie,
Orix - Dallas, TX
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Sharing Economy (May 2017)
Terrence S. Welch
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Session 9
—30 mins
Sharing Economy (May 2017)
Address the regulatory issues associated with sharing—from sharing residences (Airbnb and short term rentals) to modes of transportation (Uber and Lyft)—and how local governments are responding to sharing-for-profit activities.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Terrence S. Welch,
Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX
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Recent Developments in the Regulatory Arena: Use of a Municipality’s Public Rights of Way (May 2017)
Georgia N. Crump
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Session 10
—30 mins
Recent Developments in the Regulatory Arena: Use of a Municipality’s Public Rights of Way (May 2017)
Cities across Texas have long had the duty to manage the public rights of way in trust for their citizens, but recently that duty has been challenged by entities providing the infrastructure to support small-cell wireless technology. Explore the collision of rights between these entities through which they operate, and the PUC.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Georgia N. Crump,
Lloyd Gosselink - Austin, TX
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Rough Proportionality (May 2017)
Robert F. Brown, James Benjamin Griffin
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Session 11
—30 mins
Rough Proportionality (May 2017)
Review the concept and significance of rough proportionality in land-use and development matters, with an emphasis on practical approaches and solutions to rough proportionality concerns, as viewed by land-use practitioners from both government and developer perspectives.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Robert F. Brown,
Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX
James Benjamin Griffin,
Brown & Ortiz, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
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Managing the Fixer Upper Effect (May 2017)
John T. Patterson, Clint Peters
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Session 12
—32 mins
Managing the Fixer Upper Effect (May 2017)
Examine the impact of HGTV’s show Fixer Upper on land use in Waco, including short term rentals, redevelopment, and permitting processes.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
John T. Patterson,
City of Waco Attorney's Office - Waco, TX
Clint Peters,
City Of Waco - Waco, TX
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Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Urban Transportation Planning (May 2017)
Tom Nuckols
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Session 13
—24 mins
Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Urban Transportation Planning (May 2017)
Hear an overview of the process for state and federal transportation funding with a focus on the role and authority of MPO’s transportation policy boards.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Tom Nuckols,
Travis County Attorney's Office - Austin, TX
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Cyber-Secure Attorneys: Ethical Obligations, Ambiguities, and Practical Considerations (May 2017)
Peter Brooke Haskel
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Session 14
—40 mins
Cyber-Secure Attorneys: Ethical Obligations, Ambiguities, and Practical Considerations (May 2017)
Review developing online security considerations for attorneys, with a focus on ethical obligations, unsettled questions, and practical tips. Address what steps an attorney should take to secure online communications with clients and others, secure law office electronic data, and what online investigative techniques are permissible.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Peter Brooke Haskel,
City Attorney - Dallas, TX
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Innovative Districts and Creative Spaces (May 2017)
Ed Walts
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Session 15
—30 mins
Innovative Districts and Creative Spaces (May 2017)
Explore public and private sector perspectives on the uses, costs, and special requirements of innovative districts and creative spaces.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Ed Walts,
The University of Texas System - Austin, TX
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HB 40/245 Between a Gas Rock and a Hard Place (May 2017)
Bryn Meredith, Sarah J. Fullenwider
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Session 16
—26 mins
HB 40/245 Between a Gas Rock and a Hard Place (May 2017)
Discuss the effect of HB 40 on the enforcement of setbacks, noise, and other gas drilling and fire code regulations as it relates to Chapter 245 and residential subdivision development.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Bryn Meredith,
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla & Elam LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Sarah J. Fullenwider,
City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
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Regulations of Really Nimby (Dangerous) Land Uses (May 2017)
Cathy Meyer Cunningham
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Session 17
—17 mins
Regulations of Really Nimby (Dangerous) Land Uses (May 2017)
Analyze the recent Texas Supreme Court decision regarding nuisance (Crosstex North Texas Pipeline v. Gardiner) and its effect on prosecuting future nuisance cases.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Cathy Meyer Cunningham,
Boyle & Lowry - Irving, TX
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Creative Economic Development (May 2017)
E. Scott Polikov
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Session 18
—38 mins
Creative Economic Development (May 2017)
Examine how innovative zoning and development tools, as well as pocket homes and affordable housing, encourage successful communities, tax base, and job creation.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
E. Scott Polikov,
Gateway Planning Group, Inc. - Dallas, TX
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Prior Non-Conformities (May 2017)
Matthew Goebel, Karla Mariana Nieman
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Session 19
—30 mins
Prior Non-Conformities (May 2017)
Hear a review and update on the law relating to nonconformities, including recent major cases. Discuss how and why an increasing number of communities in Texas, and around the country, are beginning to allow nonconforming uses to continue and, in some cases, expand.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Matthew Goebel,
Clarion Associates - Denver, CO
Karla Mariana Nieman,
City Attorney's Office City of El Paso - El Paso, TX
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Reasonable Accommodations in Land Use (May 2017)
Kimberley Mickelson
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Session 20
—29 mins
Reasonable Accommodations in Land Use (May 2017)
Hear a discussion and update of federal laws and related cases on accessibility requirements and reasonable accommodations—from sidewalks, to recreation, to housing, to information.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Kimberley Mickelson,
Olson & Olson LLP - Houston, TX
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Navigating the Muddied Waters of Environmental Investigations in Land Use (May 2017)
Mark McPherson, Stephanie Sunico
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Session 21
—47 mins
Navigating the Muddied Waters of Environmental Investigations in Land Use (May 2017)
Learn tips, tricks, and strategies for identifying and evaluating environmental concerns in property development.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Mark McPherson,
McPherson LawFirm, PC - Dallas, TX
Stephanie Sunico,
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX
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Legislative Update (May 2017)
Snapper Carr, Paul J. Sugg, Craig Farmer
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Session 22
—48 mins
Legislative Update (May 2017)
Review pending legislation related to land use issues and other matters important to city and county government.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Snapper Carr,
Focused Advocacy, LLC - Austin, TX
Paul J. Sugg,
Texas Association of Counties - Austin, TX
Craig Farmer,
City of Weatherford - Weatherford, TX
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Tax Credits (May 2017)
Cynthia L. Bast
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Session 23
—29 mins
Tax Credits (May 2017)
For the past 30 years, the low-income housing tax credit has been a driving force to finance affordable housing. Learn how tax credit financing works and gain insight as to how changes in Washington, D.C. may impact the program.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Cynthia L. Bast,
Locke Lord LLP - Austin, TX
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Ethics of Negotiation (May 2017)
Michael A. Shaunessy
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Session 24
—48 mins
Ethics of Negotiation (May 2017)
Discuss the ethical duties and obligations of both city and private attorneys. Distinguish when are you dealing with law and when are you dealing with fairness.
Originally presented: Apr 2017 Land Use Conference
Michael A. Shaunessy,
McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX