Development, Land Use and Zoning

Overview

Faegre Drinker attorneys counsel owners, developers and lenders in all aspects of development and redevelopment. We efficiently shepherd projects from start to finish and beyond with timely, cost-effective service by building bridges between clients, project architects and consultants, lenders, government staff and officials, and community members to deliver creative, cost-effective regulatory approvals. Our team represents real estate developers and project owners in every phase of their projects, representing clients in proceedings at all levels of government to secure permits and approvals and to negotiate agreements with government agencies. We structure transactions, counsel on environmental remediation, form condominiums and property owner associations and draft covenant restrictions and easements. Additionally, we advise on and negotiate development agreements and economic and tax incentives, grant and financing programs available to developers, owners and tenants, including TIF, tax exemptions and abatements and impact fee waivers. We also understand the complexities and requirements related to unique properties and assets and have helped developers obtain zoning approvals and break ground on projects involving all types of real estate uses. When a project faces significant hurdles, whether from planning staff, elected officials or surrounding neighbors, we walk alongside clients to map out and implement a strategy that addresses the community’s concerns and positions the development for success.

Insights & Events

Latest

最新 October 2025

Power and Energy Trends Shaping the Data Center Industry

Proactive Legal and Advocacy Strategies Are Increasingly Critical
6 min read
最新 October 2025

Site Selection and Incentives for Data Centers — Navigating New Opposition and Legislative Challenges

Early Engagement With Local Officials, Community Groups and Organized Labor Can Be Crucial
4 min read
最新 July 2025

Data Centers: Three Real Estate and Construction Challenges

Building a Data Center Is Hard. Make Sure You Have the Right Team.
5 min read
News March 2025

Faegre Drinker Real Estate Team Recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal in ‘Best Real Estate Deals of 2024’

1 min read
最新 December 2024

Butterfly Nets and Business Bets: How Proposed Protections for Monarchs Could Snare Agribusiness, Renewables and Development

Public Comment Sought on Exceptions
4 min read
News May 2024

Faegre Drinker Counsels Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Through $650M Project

1 min read
媒体报道 January 2024

Lenny Asaro Addresses Proposed City Council Ordinance on Chicago Tonight

1 min read
最新 November 2022

State AG Updates: Arizona, Texas, California, North Carolina, Washington, New York and an AG Coalition

13 min read
Event Recap September 14, 2016

Benefits and Burdens of Redeveloping Historic Campus Buildings – Preservation and Economics of Adaptive Reuse of Historic Assets

1 min read
Event Recap February 26, 2014

Multifamily Growth – Will Rising Rents Drive More Development

1 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Team