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Sustainable Development
Larkin Hoffman attorneys have worked on sustainable development issues since the firm’s inception. Through the representation of both governmental entities and developers, the Sustainable Development practice group understands the legal intricacies in this rapidly changing policy and regulatory area.
Green Design
Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team helps client obtain approval for projects that incorporate green components to reduce environmental effects of projects in developed areas.
Sustainable Development Meets Comprehensive Planning
For municipalities throughout the Twin Cities, sustainable or green development is a top priority as cities update their comprehensive plans. Many developers have turned to the Larkin Hoffman land use team to analyze the impact of these changes to municipal plans.
Supporting Opportunities in Green Development
As a part of its strategic planning process, the Minnesota Green Roofs Council worked with Larkin Hoffman land use attorney Joey Vossen to hold an all-day community visioning session to discuss the future of green roofs in Minnesota.
Green Design Solution Helps Gain Approval for Innovative Redevelopment
After two failed attempts by others to redevelop the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center in downtown Wayzata, the innovative mixed-use design proposed by Wayzata Bay Development and Presbyterian Homes provided the right mix of uses and environmental design to secure critical City Council support for the project, including an essential zoning change.
Additional Links
Sensible Land Use Coalition (founding sponsor)
Urban Land Institute (sponsor)
USGBC Mississippi Headwaters Chapter (member)
Minnesota Green Star
MN B3 Benchmarking Site
Clean Energy Resource Teams
Minnesota GreenStep Cities
Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon
Federal Stimulus Package Information
House Draft of Climate Change Legislation
Minnesota Management and Budget
Minnesota Green Jobs Task Force
Minnesota Office of Energy Security
Emerging trends in sustainable and green development are creating policy and regulatory changes at the federal, state and local levels. Our attorneys have a strong background in a variety of fields related to sustainable development, including planning and ecology, and can assist in this evolving area.
While green building has always been part of the sustainable development puzzle, governmental entities are now considering or adopting regulatory changes that either create green incentives or mandates for development. Our experienced attorneys know the language of sustainable development and green building and utilize a strong background in land use, planning and science to make sure your issues are communicated effectively to all parties involved in the development process.
As with any emerging area of law, sustainable development and green building also involves legal liabilities and disputes. The Larkin Hoffman team has the knowledge to assist you in limiting potential liability. When a dispute arises, our litigators combine an understanding of green building with deep experience in administrative case hearings, arbitration and mediation, litigation and appellate advocacy.
While green building has always been part of the sustainable development puzzle, governmental entities are now considering or adopting regulatory changes that either create green incentives or mandates for development. Our experienced attorneys know the language of sustainable development and green building and utilize a strong background in land use, planning and science to make sure your issues are communicated effectively to all parties involved in the development process.
As with any emerging area of law, sustainable development and green building also involves legal liabilities and disputes. The Larkin Hoffman team has the knowledge to assist you in limiting potential liability. When a dispute arises, our litigators combine an understanding of green building with deep experience in administrative case hearings, arbitration and mediation, litigation and appellate advocacy.
Green Design
Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team helps client obtain approval for projects that incorporate green components to reduce environmental effects of projects in developed areas.
Sustainable Development Meets Comprehensive Planning
For municipalities throughout the Twin Cities, sustainable or green development is a top priority as cities update their comprehensive plans. Many developers have turned to the Larkin Hoffman land use team to analyze the impact of these changes to municipal plans.
Supporting Opportunities in Green Development
As a part of its strategic planning process, the Minnesota Green Roofs Council worked with Larkin Hoffman land use attorney Joey Vossen to hold an all-day community visioning session to discuss the future of green roofs in Minnesota.
Green Design Solution Helps Gain Approval for Innovative Redevelopment
After two failed attempts by others to redevelop the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center in downtown Wayzata, the innovative mixed-use design proposed by Wayzata Bay Development and Presbyterian Homes provided the right mix of uses and environmental design to secure critical City Council support for the project, including an essential zoning change.
Additional Links
Sensible Land Use Coalition (founding sponsor)
Urban Land Institute (sponsor)
USGBC Mississippi Headwaters Chapter (member)
Minnesota Green Star
MN B3 Benchmarking Site
Clean Energy Resource Teams
Minnesota GreenStep Cities
Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon
Federal Stimulus Package Information
House Draft of Climate Change Legislation
Minnesota Management and Budget
Minnesota Green Jobs Task Force
Minnesota Office of Energy Security
