“Below are recent articles addressing some of my projects. From variances for single family additions to full site plan reviews with endless complications for hundreds of apartments, I enjoy the privilege of participating in all these matters (including the pro bono ones).

I know and love New Haven and have been a resident since 1983. This gives me a background and familiarity with staff, elected officials, Board and Commission members, and neighborhood power brokers that can only be built over time with trust and by delivering on promises. That’s what I aim to do every time. “

If any of these buzzwords impact your plans, let’s talk:

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Transit oriented development
  • Inclusionary zoning
  • Below market rate (BMR)
  • Planned development district
  • Planned development unit
  • Map amendment
  • Ordinance amendment
  • Elderly housing
  • 8-30(g)
  • Accessible housing
  • Variance
  • Special exception
  • Special permit
  • Site plan
  • Coastal Management Area
  • Coastal site plan application
  • Inland wetlands and watercourses
  • Community meeting
  • Community engagement
  • Community management team
  • Neighborhood support
  • Privately owned public spaces
  • Design standards
  • Design guidelines
  • Land disposition agreements
  • Assessment deferral programs
  • Comprehensive plan of development
  • Hardship
  • NIMBY

I’d love the chance to turn your challenges into opportunities and navigate your unique process honestly, zealously, and with the historical insight to succeed.

Land Use Approvals

With the experience gained as a commissioner and then the Chair of the New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals, I can navigate most municipal approval processes, disputes with municipalities, or municipal inertia to get your project moving.

Whether you have a simple Site Plan issue or a complex Map Amendment, my office is always up for a challenge. Variances, Special exceptions, Special permits; we are on the New Haven agenda nearly every month for a reason.

We have obtained approvals for hundreds of residential dwelling units from a single-family house to buildings with over 100 apartments in the most prime real estate in New Haven.

Get a personal consultation.

We will take care of all your legal services.