Land Use

REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati Advocates for Major re-Zoning Initiative with Help from Land Use Initiative Program

Brandon Maddox — Fri, 02 May 2025 13:59:39 +0000

In order to bolster advocacy for the City of Cincinnati’s ‘Connected Communities’ initiative, the REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati sought a review by the Land Use Initiative program. With the expert legal analysis in hand, the REALTORS® crafted a position paper, drafted a letter to City Council, and developed talking points for member testimony. Successful passage of the initiative is the first step toward improved housing opportunities and vibrant neighborhoods throughout the city.

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East Tennessee Association of REALTORS® Taps Land Use Initiative Program to Defeat Proposed Down-zoning in Knoxville

Brandon Maddox — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:48:32 +0000

When an unprecedented and arbitrary attempt to over-rule a recently adopted zoning determination was made by a Knoxville County Council member, the East Tennessee Association of REALTORS® turned to Robinson & Cole, LLC for expert analysis of the proposal. The law firm, retained by the REALTOR® Party to review zoning documents for state and local REALTOR® associations, returned a report that formed the basis of the REALTORS®’ successful opposition.

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St. Louis REALTORS® Push Back on Questionable Zoning Proposal in the City of Maplewood, Missouri

Brandon Maddox — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:15:01 +0000

Using the legal analysis provided by the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative program, St. Louis REALTORS® discouraged city officials from adopting new Height and Bulk Standards intended to discourage tear-down development, but which would have prohibited any additions in a neighborhood characterized by housing affordability.

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With Help from the REALTOR® Party, Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Promotes Reforms to the Dated Land Use Policy Stifling Housing Production

Brandon Maddox — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:15:18 +0000

REALTOR® Party polling helped the Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association understand the disconnect between local perceptions about housing supply and affordability, and the impact of Act 250, the state’s longstanding land use regulation. With a Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant, the association developed a campaign to clarify the issues: Unlock Housing Affordability Options for a Thriving Environment.

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Ignite Others Grant After Action Report

Brandon Maddox — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:57:26 +0000

With a Land Use Initiative and Advocacy Everywhere, New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors® Minimize Impact of New Rental Regulations

Brandon Maddox — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:36:55 +0000

Under pressure from a sensationalizing tenants’ rights organization, the New Orleans City Council proposed mandatory new fee-based registration and inspection regulations. The REALTORS® knew these would not help the affordable housing shortage; a Land Use Initiative analysis suggested that aspects of the proposal might even run afoul of current policy. Their opposition effectively de-clawed the new ordinances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

cwindle — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:12:40 +0000

Riding with the Brand Grant During the Event Report

Brandon Maddox — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:36:35 +0000

Riding with the Brand Grant After Action Report

Brandon Maddox — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:02:11 +0000

Land Use Initiative: Expert Legislative Analysis to Defend Property Rights

Brandon Maddox — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:51:15 +0000