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Yes To Infill, No To Nuisance, Michael Lewyn
Yes To Infill, No To Nuisance, Michael Lewyn
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This article argues against the use of private nuisance suits to exclude apartments from residential neighborhoods, based on the public interest in affordable housing and walkable infill development.
How Environmental Review Can Generate Car-Induced Pollution: A Case Study, Michael Lewyn
How Environmental Review Can Generate Car-Induced Pollution: A Case Study, Michael Lewyn
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The National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) requires federal officials to draft an environmental impact statement (“EIS”) describing the environmental impact of proposed federal actions that significantly affect the environment, as well as analyze the environmental impacts of alternatives to the proposed action. Almost two dozen states have adopted “little NEPA” statutes imposing similar requirements upon state and/or local governments. This article focuses on one of the strictest little NEPA statutes: New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). While most little NEPA statutes cover only government projects,SEQRA also covers private sector projects requiring municipal permits. Furthermore, SEQRA requires the government …
Developing A World Vision: An Introduction To International Environmental Policy, Beverly Mcqueary Smith
Developing A World Vision: An Introduction To International Environmental Policy, Beverly Mcqueary Smith
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