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The Public Nature Of Indian Reservation Roads, M. Brent Leonard

American Indian Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Tribal Sovereignty By Protecting Indian Civil Rights: A Win-Win For Indian Tribes And Tribal Members, Rob Roy Smith

American Indian Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Gas Tax Agreements In Indian Country, Jonathan White

American Indian Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Justice Rehnquist’S Theory Of Indian Law: The Evolution From Mazurie To Atkinson – Where Did He Leave The Court?, Brenna Willott

American Indian Law Journal

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Cityland – Vol. 9, No. 1, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2012

This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of February 15, 2012. The City Council approved the designation of the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District in Downtown Brooklyn, despite opposition from property owners concerned about economic impacts. The Westchester Square BID re-entered its objection period due to notice delivery issues, and six BIDs across the city received budget increases. The City Planning Commission approved Rudin Management’s redevelopment plan for the former St. Vincent’s Hospital site and certified NYU’s long-term campus expansion proposal in Greenwich Village. A public alternative fueling station was approved …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 11, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers key land use and policy developments in New York City as of December 2011. The City Council debated an amended version of the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, narrowing its scope and duration. The Council approved the creation of the Special 4th Avenue Enhanced Commercial District in Brooklyn and the Admirals Row Plaza project at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which includes retail, manufacturing, and historic preservation components. New local laws were enacted to formalize public consultation and reporting requirements for Department of Transportation street projects. The City Planning Commission approved the Borough Hall Skyscraper …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 10, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of November 15, 2011. The City Council approved street-grade changes in Coney Island to improve flood resilience and pedestrian access, and reviewed the creation of the Westchester Square Business Improvement District in the Bronx. The City Planning Commission approved the Admirals Row Plaza project at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which includes a supermarket and industrial space, and granted a special permit for a private K–12 school in West Chelsea. A new Special 4th Avenue Enhanced Commercial District was established in Park Slope to promote …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 9, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand highlights significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of October 15, 2011. The City Council approved Signature Urban Properties’ ten-building, 1,300-unit mixed-use development in Crotona Park East, Bronx, and a 181-block contextual rezoning in Williamsbridge and Baychester. The Council rejected the landmark designation of the Hardenbrook-Somarindyck House at 135 Bowery, citing economic development concerns. The Gravesend Bay shopping center proposal was approved, featuring a BJ’s Wholesale Club and waterfront esplanade. The Council also established the Chinatown BID after extensive public debate and created the new M1-6D zoning district to support mixed-use development …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 8, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand highlights key land use and zoning developments in New York City as of September 15, 2011. The City Council approved Ocean Dreams, a 415-unit mixed-use development along Coney Island’s boardwalk, and a two-building project in Harlem that includes 100 affordable apartments. The City Planning Commission reviewed a contextual rezoning for 181 blocks in the Williamsbridge and Baychester neighborhoods of the Bronx. The Department of City Planning launched ZoLa, a new online mapping tool for zoning and land use information. The Board of Standards & Appeals granted variances for projects in the Lower East Side and Van …

Zoning Finality: Reconceptualizing Res Judicata Doctrine In Land Use Cases, Stewart E. Sterk, Kimberly J. Brunelle

Articles

Zoning disputes provide many Americans with their only firsthand exposure to the workings of democratic government. Land use issues trigger participation because neighbors perceive the wrong kind of development as posing a double-barreled threat to the stability of the community in which they have chosen to live and to the economic value of their homes.

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 7, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers major land use and zoning developments in New York City as of August 15, 2011. The City Council approved a reduction in parking requirements for the Gotham Center project in Long Island City and modified a rezoning proposal in Williamsburg to allow Teddy’s Bar and Grill to reestablish its sidewalk café. A commercial overlay was approved in Whitestone to facilitate a TD Bank branch, despite community concerns. The City Planning Commission reviewed proposals for a contextual rezoning in Boerum Hill, a large-scale retail development in Gravesend Bay, and a mixed-use project in Harlem. The Board …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 6, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and development activity in New York City as of July 15, 2011. The City Council approved a modified 130-block rezoning in Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens, reducing building height limits along Queens Boulevard. A controversial rezoning in Whitestone was approved to allow expansion of the White House restaurant, while a rezoning for a mixed-use project in Flushing was also approved. A proposed rezoning in Cambria Heights was withdrawn following community opposition. The City Planning Commission certified the Admirals Row Plaza redevelopment in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and authorized Phase 1 of Freshkills Park’s …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 5, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers major land use and policy developments in New York City as of June 15, 2011. The City Council considered the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, which would mandate living wages for employees of businesses receiving City subsidies. The Council also approved the West Clinton rezoning, enabling residential development and applying the Inclusionary Housing Program. The proposed Chinatown BID advanced, despite concerns over its assessment formula. A zoning text amendment was introduced to regulate sidewalk cafes in Harlem’s Special 125th Street District. The Council proposed fee increases for DOB and BSA applications. The City Planning …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 4, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of May 15, 2011. The City Council approved Harlem River Point, a mixed-income housing project in East Harlem, and advanced a large contextual rezoning for South Jamaica, Queens. The Council held its first oversight hearing on the City Charter’s “fair share” rules, examining the equitable distribution of municipal facilities. Separate rezonings were approved for Carroll Street in Brooklyn to support residential development. The Atlantic Avenue BID proposal moved forward, while a zoning text amendment was adopted to allow public and café seating in arcades …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 3, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand highlights major land use and zoning developments across New York City as of April 15, 2011. The City Council approved several affordable housing projects, including Courtlandt Crescent in Melrose, Clinton Commons in Manhattan, and developments in East Tremont and South Williamsburg. The Webster Avenue/Bedford Park/Norwood rezoning plan was adopted to encourage contextual residential growth and commercial revitalization in the Bronx. The City Planning Commission approved the creation of a large Chinatown Business Improvement District encompassing over 6,000 businesses. Landmark designations included the Japan Society Headquarters, Engineers’ Club Building, and the Neighborhood Playhouse. The Landmarks Preservation Commission …

Community Growth And Land Use, Susan Kelly

Publications

No abstract provided.

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 2, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers major land use and development initiatives in New York City as of March 15, 2011. The City Council held a contentious oversight hearing on Wal-Mart’s potential entry into the NYC market, raising concerns about its impact on small businesses. The City Planning Commission approved several affordable housing projects, including developments in East Harlem, the East Village, and the Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood. A mixed-use rezoning in Williamsburg advanced despite community opposition. The Board of Standards & Appeals granted a variance for the Knickerbocker Hotel’s conversion back to hospitality use and approved expanded commercial use for a …

Cityland – Vol. 8, No. 1, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2011

This issue of CityLand covers key land use and zoning developments in New York City as of February 15, 2011. Highlights include the City Council’s rejection of the landmark designation for Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Hall in Queens, citing community opposition and procedural concerns. The Council approved multiple zoning text amendments, including clarifications to the definitions of “development” and “building,” and modifications to the Lower Density Growth Management Area (LDGMA) regulations affecting Staten Island and the Bronx. Rezoning efforts in Bayside, Williamsburg, and Midtown South advanced mixed-use and affordable housing projects. The issue also reports on the creation of new …

Winter 2011 Utton Center Newsletter, Utton Center, University Of New Mexico - School Of Law

Publications

No abstract provided.

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 11, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The December 2010 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council modified Extell’s Riverside Center proposal on the Upper West Side, increasing on-site affordable housing and school space. Supportive housing projects were approved in the East Village and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, with community concerns addressed through design revisions. The Board of Standards & Appeals granted variances for a three-building affordable housing project in East Tremont, Bronx, citing site constraints from an abandoned railway. Landmarks designated Paul Rudolph’s penthouse at 23 Beekman Place and two Federal-era rowhouses on Grand Street, while …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 10, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The November 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved modified rezonings in Auburndale, Oakland Gardens, and Hollis Hills in Queens, and contextual rezonings in the Far West Village, East Village, North Tribeca, and Central Bronx. The Culver El housing project in Borough Park was modified to retain manufacturing zoning and extend affordability terms. The Department of Sanitation withdrew a controversial garage lease proposal in East Williamsburg. The Board of Standards & Appeals upheld the Trump SoHo permit, rejecting a community challenge over floor area calculations. Landmarks designated …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 9, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The October 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the large-scale rezoning of Rosedale in Queens to preserve its low-density character, and adopted the CarShare Text Amendment to regulate off-street parking for car-share vehicles. Hour Children’s affordable housing project for formerly incarcerated women in Ravenswood was approved. The City Planning Commission advanced rezonings in North Tribeca, West Harlem (Sugar Hill), and East Tremont in the Bronx, all aimed at promoting mixed-use development and affordable housing. The Board of Standards & Appeals granted vested rights to a Staten Island …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 8, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The September 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved Vornado Realty Trust’s 15 Penn Plaza commercial tower, despite concerns about its impact on the Empire State Building and MWBE participation. The City Planning Commission approved large rezonings in northeast Queens (Auburndale, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills) and Rosedale, as well as the Culver El rezoning and housing project in Borough Park. A supportive housing project for women in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was debated. The Commission also approved a zoning text amendment regulating car-share parking. The Board of Standards …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 7, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The August 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the Flushing Commons and Macedonia Plaza projects in Queens, following a $6 million commitment to support small businesses during construction. The Council also approved the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar site in Williamsburg and advanced the acquisition of the final section of the High Line. The City Planning Commission approved the 15 Penn Plaza commercial tower proposal, which includes reopening the historic Gimbels Passageway. The issue reports on a proposed zoning text amendment to regulate car-share parking and …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 6, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The July 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of a modified version of the Domino Sugar redevelopment in Williamsburg, restoring the height of the office tower and adjusting other components. The Council also approved a zoning text amendment to facilitate a 22-story affordable housing project in West Chelsea and a rezoning for a mixed-income development in Crotona Park East, Bronx. Additional approvals included a new public school facility for P.S. 51 in Clinton and a thirteen-story mixed-use building near Fordham University. The City Planning …

Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 5, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2010

The June 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the landmark designation for the West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side, despite opposition from the congregation. The Council also approved a comprehensive rezoning of 238 blocks in Astoria, Queens, while rejecting a proposed commercial overlay for a bank development in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The City Planning Commission reviewed the Flushing Commons proposal—a large mixed-use development replacing a municipal parking lot—and certified rezonings for northeast Queens, the Bronx’s Third Avenue corridor, and Manhattan’s …

Slides: Climate Change And Public Lands: Examples From National Parks, Stephen Saunders

The Past, Present, and Future of Our Public Lands: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Public Land Law Review Commission’s Report, One Third of the Nation’s Land (Martz Summer Conference, June 2-4)

Presenter: Stephen Saunders, President, The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization (Denver, CO)

40 slides

Slides: Climate Change Adaptation And The Federal Lands, Robert L. Glicksman

The Past, Present, and Future of Our Public Lands: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Public Land Law Review Commission’s Report, One Third of the Nation’s Land (Martz Summer Conference, June 2-4)

Presenter: Robert L. Glicksman, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law, George Washington University Law School (Washington, D.C.)

12 slides

Slides: Second Thoughts About The Antiquities Act: Does The Process For Public Land Decisionmaking Have An Ethical Dimension?, James R. Rasband

The Past, Present, and Future of Our Public Lands: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Public Land Law Review Commission’s Report, One Third of the Nation’s Land (Martz Summer Conference, June 2-4)

Presenter: James R. Rasband, Dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)

32 slides

Hardrock Mining And The Public Land Law Review Commission: The More Things Change….21st Century Mining, A 20th Century Report, And A 19th Century Law, Roger Flynn

The Past, Present, and Future of Our Public Lands: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Public Land Law Review Commission’s Report, One Third of the Nation’s Land (Martz Summer Conference, June 2-4)

3 pages.