top of page
Search
Greg Lane
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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...
7 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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...
7 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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...
10 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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...
7 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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....
17 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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)...
7 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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...
7 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Aug 7, 20221 min read
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...
10 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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...
4 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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...
8 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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...
9 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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...
5 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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)...
17 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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...
13 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Nov 10, 20211 min read
How Should Infrastructure Funding Be Prioritized?
With the $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill finally passed following lengthy congressional negotiations, U.S. water and...
11 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Nov 10, 20211 min read
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...
8 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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...
20 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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...
19 views0 comments
Greg Lane
Aug 13, 20182 min read
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...
0 views0 comments
bottom of page