Attendees joined colleagues from the redevelopment industry at McCarter & English for networking and informative conversation. A continental breakfast was served, followed by a moderated panel of attorneys who discussed current and pressing issues in redevelopment law.
Key topics:
• State and local public financing and funding options including Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
• Drafting leases in a redevelopment project
• Construction contracts and site preparation
• Environmental financial assurance
• Site acquisition and due diligence
• Lenders’ financing concerns and title issues
• Redevelopment process including private and public partnering
• Tax incentives including payments in lieu of property taxes and urban enterprise zone benefits
Panelists:
Susan A. Feeney, Tax
Edward J. Butler, Jr., Real Estate
Paul C. Dritsas, Environment & Energy
Martin F. Dowd, Real Estate
Gary T. Hall, Land Use
Scott A. Kobler, Public Finance
Moderator: Frank E. Ferruggia