Posted on February 22, 2010 by Davis Wright Tremaine

Climate Change to Receive More Attention under NEPA

Authored by:  Craig Gannett, Kerry Shea, Richard M. Glick and Lauren Giles Wishnie

Climate change will receive more attention in the analysis of environmental impacts under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), according to a Draft Guidance issued on Feb. 18 by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Charged with advising federal agencies on the implementation of NEPA, CEQ proposes that the environmental analysis of major projects consider the effect on climate change of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that would be emitted by the proposed project, as well as the potential impact of climate change on the project itself.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by Gene Grant

Central Portland Commercial Development Strategy

The Portland Business Alliance Development Committee, a subcommittee of the Central City Standing Committee, and the Urban Land Institute Commercial Development Committee convened a joint effort to craft recommendations and inform the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability as it begins the process of updating the 25-year Central Portland Plan. This is occurring because the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has embarked on an update to the 1988 Central City Plan. The Central Portland Plan Update is a two-year, comprehensive effort that will set the stage for significant employment and residential growth for the next 25 years.

Summary of Findings

Presentation

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Posted on March 31, 2008 by Coni Rathbone

SEC Tenant-in-Common Exemption Article

Portland Business Journal article by Coni Rathbone:  The SEC is considering a request, proposed by the National Association of Realtors, to allow the payment of commissions to real estate brokers for their efforts in the sale of Tenant in Common securities. See the attached articles for more information.
www.dwtrealestatelawnw.com/Davis Wright Tremaine (E).pdf

www.dwtrealestatelawnw.com/DJC Reprint Legal Ease 02.28.08.pdf

 

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