Florida and Maine voters say yes to rent control
In Portland, ME annual rental increases will now be limited to 70 percent of CPI rather than the already severe limit of 100 percent. The...
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Greg Lane
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
New Yorkers voted yes on Proposal 1, putting money toward climate change mitigation efforts
New Yorkers authorized the state to sell $4.2 billion in bonds to fund climate change mitigation on Tuesday. The measure, called Proposal...
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Greg Lane
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
New research shows three distinct attitudes toward improving stormwater management
Climate predictions suggest the mid-Atlantic will face more frequent and severe rainstorms in coming years. This leads to the question of...
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Greg Lane
- Oct 25, 2022
- 1 min
County Council unanimously approves Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan
As dozens of community members booed, the County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan, an update to...
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Greg Lane
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Executive order to streamline approval of affordable housing in Boston
The Mayor made the announcement during her speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at their annual Government Affairs Forum....
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Greg Lane
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
Potential Impacts Of The EPA’s Designation Of PFAS As Hazardous Substances
On September 6, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (collectively, PFAS)...
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Greg Lane
- Aug 11, 2022
- 3 min
Massachusetts releases final zoning rules for MBTA communities
The Department of Housing and Community Development yesterday released its final Multi-Family Zoning Requirements for MBTA Communities. A...
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Greg Lane
- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
Tampa pledges millions to tackle housing crisis
Tampa leaders know they have a huge housing crisis on their hands. The challenge they face now is figuring out ways to keep residents...
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Greg Lane
- Jun 21, 2022
- 1 min
A new Florida law requires the state to hit PFAS cleanup levels
HB 1475 and companion bill SB 7012 now legally require the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to set state rules for target...
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Greg Lane
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
Environmental Justice in Virginia: Where are We Now?
Environmental justice is rapidly evolving in Virginia. As a result, regulators are unsure of how to incorporate, or weigh, environmental...
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Greg Lane
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
To combat environmental just inequities, NYLCV calls for SEQR reform
The New York League of Conservation Voters is calling for the passage of Senate Bill S1031C, which makes provisions regarding the siting...
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Greg Lane
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Tampa wants public input in city's future comprehensive plan
Tampa is asking the public to help it plan for the future. The city is in the process of updating its 2045 Comprehensive Plan which will...
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Greg Lane
- Dec 7, 2021
- 4 min
How the $1.2T Infrastructure Bill Impacts Economic Development
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has become law. President Biden has tapped former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D)...
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Greg Lane
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
New Hampshire rejects energy efficiency program, advocates vow to fight
Last year, the state’s utilities reached a rare – and unanimous – agreement with clean energy, environmental, and consumer advocates on...
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Greg Lane
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
How Should Infrastructure Funding Be Prioritized?
With the $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill finally passed following lengthy congressional negotiations, U.S. water and...
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Greg Lane
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
U.S. Apartment-Building Sales Soar to Record
U.S. apartment building sales have jumped to record levels, outpacing all other forms of commercial real estate. Deals totaled $241.9...
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Greg Lane
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Fishkill, NY is the latest community to propose new cell tower regulations
Many communities will be watching closely to see how the local telecommunications industry reacts to the law. The Fishkill Town Board is...
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Greg Lane
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
What Are The Biggest Challenges Facing The Water Industry Today?
Next-Gen works with professionals on the industry’s biggest challenges and concerns. We ask them all one simple question: What is the...
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Greg Lane
- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
Massachusetts Governor signs $2.4 billion environmental bond bill
On Aug. 9, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a $2.4 billion environmental bond bill that the Legislature completed in the final days of the...
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