A lawsuit filed recently against the City of Hollywood could determine how developers and municipalities handle Florida’s Live Local Act, a controversial law meant to spur more affordable housing. New York-based developers Condra Property Group sued the city Jan. 10 after it denied the group’s request to build a 17-story mixed-use project, with affordable housing […]
Developer proposed 17-story tower on Hollywood Beach, citing height of nearby Margaritaville The developer of a planned mixed-use project in Hollywood Beach is alleging the city illegally denied its Live Local Act application, according to a lawsuit filed this week. The complaint marks another example of local governments clashing with developers over the state’s new […]
A New York-based developer is testing the reach of Florida’s Live Local Act, suing the city of Hollywood to advance its planned 18-story mixed-use complex. Condra Property Group filed a lawsuit this week in Broward County circuit court against the beachside city outside Fort Lauderdale after it denied Condra’s proposal to build a 183-foot-tall tower. The project is above the height […]
A New York developer has hit Hollywood, Florida, with a state court suit accusing the city of improperly interpreting the state’s Live Local Act to block the developer’s proposed 17-story beachfront project after falling short in efforts to get the affordable housing law changed. The 2023 law, which offers developers entitlements to build bigger and […]
A New York developer has hit Hollywood, Florida, with a state court suit accusing the city of improperly interpreting the state’s Live Local Act to block the developer’s proposed 17-story beachfront project after falling short in efforts to get the affordable housing law changed. The 2023 law, which offers developers entitlements to build bigger and […]
A brewing legal battle over a beachfront affordable housing development could redefine how cities across Florida implement the state’s ambitious Live Local Act. On January 10, a developer filed Broward County’s first lawsuit under the Act, after the City of Hollywood blocked a proposed 17-story mixed-use development that would bring affordable housing to Hollywood Beach. The lawsuit, filed […]
A developer has sued the city of Hollywood, accusing it of improperly blocking a proposed 17-story, $80 million beachside development that would feature affordable housing. The lawsuit is billed as Broward County’s first lawsuit under Florida’s “Live Local Act,” a state law that offers various incentives to developers to create more affordable housing. The lawsuit alleges […]
Some young professionals say they’re moving to communities to enjoy outdoor activities like golf and yoga. They said the pandemic helped them value outdoor space and leisure time — akin to living like retirees. Each generation follows a similar journey: Rent in a city when you’re young, move to the suburbs once you’re ready to […]
Florida has a spate of new laws that took effect on July 1, with several that could have big impacts for real estate professionals, developers, homebuyers and more. Here are some of the most significant real estate legislation from the most recent legislative term: This general bill was crafted and introduced by the Commerce Committee, […]
Condra Property Group has revised its plans to redevelop a group of oceanfront hotels through Florida’s Live Local Act by adding more residential units to the project. The city’s Technical Advisory Committee will consider the application from the New York-based developer, led by Allen Konstam, on July 1. It concerns 3.33 acres at 2007 and […]
