Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

About

Provided by Akerman LLP

Akerman represents clients developing properties throughout Illinois—helping developers and institutions obtain zoning relief and entitlements so they can turn their projects into reality. Akerman has a strong track record of successfully handling some of the most complex, high-profile projects in the Chicago metropolitan area. The team's work has—literally—shaped the Chicago skyline. Using a comprehensive approach that balances the interests of their clients, the community, and governmental agencies, they assist in the development of commercial, mixed-use, residential, institutional, and industrial projects. The team provides counsel throughout the entire entitlement process—from site evaluation and selection to project approval and opening.      

Service Offerings:

• Acquisitions and assemblages of real property
• Land use entitlements
• Development incentives
• Zoning and concurrency matters, including zoning map amendments
• Planned development applications and amendments
• Condemnation matters
• Building licenses and permits
• Land use litigation
• Project and public finance
• Environmental regulations and compliance
• Construction contracting and litigation
• Green building certification