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The Limits Of Equity, Michael Lewyn Jan 2021

The Limits Of Equity, Michael Lewyn

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"Equity" is a common buzzword in urban planning circles. However, nearly any land use decision can be justified as more equitable than the alternatives.


Is An Apartment A Nuisance?, Michael Lewyn Jan 2015

Is An Apartment A Nuisance?, Michael Lewyn

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In an ongoing Texas lawsuit, some homeowners allege that a nearby apartment building will constitute a nuisance. This article asserts that courts should generally reject nuisance claims against multifamily housing, based on the public interest in favor of increased housing supply and infill development.


Medical Marijuana Zoned Out: Local Regulation Meets State Acceptance And Federal Quiet Acquiescence, Patricia E. Salkin, Zachary Kansler Jan 2011

Medical Marijuana Zoned Out: Local Regulation Meets State Acceptance And Federal Quiet Acquiescence, Patricia E. Salkin, Zachary Kansler

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Sixteen states and the District of Columbia currently permit the medical use of marijuana, yet state statutes fail to account for the challenges that confront municipal planners and officials whose agenda includes public health, safety and welfare of residents, including minor children. The intensity of the problem is perhaps most evident in Los Angeles, where there are approximately 800 dispensaries. Varying statutory approaches are provided for individuals to legitimately acquire the drug - they may grow it themselves, they may obtain it from their primary caregiver, or they may obtain it from a licensed dispensary. This raises a number of …


Governmental Takings, Court Of Appeals: Gazza V. New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Jan 1998

Governmental Takings, Court Of Appeals: Gazza V. New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation

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No abstract provided.


The Fair Housing Act, Leon D. Lazer Jan 1996

The Fair Housing Act, Leon D. Lazer

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No abstract provided.