Land Use, Zoning and Incentives
Marshall & Brown attorneys have extensive experience obtaining approval of a broad range of entitlements from federal, state and local governments. These entitlements include securing zoning and land use approvals, as well as negotiating a variety of financing mechanisms to permit the development of residential, commercial, office, industrial and nonprofit projects in Chicago and throughout the Chicagoland area.
Representative Transactions
Successfully negotiated numerous landmark designations and adopt-a-landmark agreement located in the Loop and within Chicago neighborhoods.
Represented a national grocery chain in obtaining approval of a Redevelopment Agreement governing sales tax allocation in several Chicago suburbs.
Represented a national developer in negotiating a $4 million tax increment financing grant to allow a commercial development in a western suburb of Chicago.
Represented a national developer in securing TIF funds to support the development of a mixed-use residential and retail project in a western suburb of Chicago.
Represented owners of historic properties located on South & North Michigan Avenue in negotiating approval of major redevelopment plans and property tax incentives with the Chicago Landmark Commission.
