Residential

Legal Clash Erupts Over Port of Sacramento’s Future as Union Alleges City Plans to Shift Operations to Residential Development

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West Sacramento, California, is embroiled in a significant legal dispute involving local workers and the future operations of the Port of Sacramento. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed a lawsuit against the city and the port district, alleging that they are conspiring to undermine the port’s industrial activities in favor of residential development. The lawsuit claims that West Sacramento and the port district are intentionally working to “wind down” operations at the port, which could lead to its eventual closure. Union representatives argue that such a move would have detrimental effects on … Read more

Revamp Roadblock: JCPenney Sues to Halt Steeplegate Mall’s Transformation into Residential and Retail Haven

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Concord, NH — JCPenney, a longstanding tenant at Steeplegate Mall, has initiated legal action against Onyx Partners, the mall’s owner. The lawsuit arises from Onyx Partners’ controversial plan to demolish a significant portion of the shopping center to make way for a large residential and commercial complex featuring potentially 600 apartments and businesses, possibly including names like Costco or Whole Foods. The department store chain, which has occupied space in the mall since its inception, contests that the extensive construction will breach its lease agreements by causing undue disturbance. These agreements are set to last … Read more

Scottsdale Enacts Tweaked Housing Laws Amid State Pushback, Straining Local Control Over Residential Development

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Scottsdale, Ariz. — Scottsdale City Council passed new ordinances on Monday adhering to Arizona’s state housing mandates, albeit with modifications to curtail their impact. The state legislation, enacted earlier this year, mandates a portion of commercial and mixed-use buildings to incorporate housing and allows greater freedom for the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as casitas on residential properties. These changes, designed as a response to the growing housing crisis in Arizona, aim to increase housing supply by facilitating the transformation of commercial spaces and the expansion of residential properties. However, implementation has been … Read more