Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Transit-Oriented Development

Represented a private developer in negotiating a redevelopment agreement with an urban renewal entity and advised on real estate and land use issues.

Atlanta BeltLine Multimodal Transportation Project

Represented Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. in executing a comprehensive economic revitalization plan for the 22-mile loop of transit, recreational trails, and park development that includes multimodal transportation and links Central Atlanta neighborhoods. The project incorporated coordinated zoning incentives, a tax increment finance district, brownfields remediation, a city-sponsored residential mortgage program, and 5,000+ affordable housing units financed through an affordable housing trust fund.

Regional Transportation District TOD Pilot Project

Represented the developer of a Regional Transportation District (RTD) pilot project, negotiating the land transaction with RTD and agreements with the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, and advising on land use and entitlements, construction contracts, easements, licenses, and other land agreements, and equity and lender due diligence.

Federal Center TOD Redevelopment

Represented a suburban city in the proposed redevelopment of a 59-acre TOD site, including entity formation and governance, GSA acquisition negotiations, environmental due diligence and covenants, CDPHE coordination of conveyance standards and post-acquisition requirements, environmental liability insurance, master developer solicitation and selection, and public infrastructure financing.

Denver Union Station Redevelopment

Represented the master developer selected to redevelop the Denver Union Station site, a multimodal hub involving approximately $500 million in public infrastructure and more than $500 million in private development. Advised the master developer on land use and zoning, governance, development agreements, and public financing. Also represented RTD in negotiations with the railroads for FasTracks corridor access and with Amtrak and served on the legal team representing RTD on the EAGLE P3 project.

61st and Peña Station TOD

Advised the City and County of Denver, Department of Aviation, on a public-private partnership to develop the Peña Station rail stop as a TOD. Involvement included addressing real estate, public and private finance, land use, and federal airport regulation. Denver City Council approved the key agreements for the $50 million infrastructure financing package in May 2015.