Category: Environmental

NYSDEC’s Part 375 amendments: Over 6 months in, what real estate professionals should know - by Kevin Taylor

NYSDEC’s Part 375 amendments: Over 6 months in, what real estate professionals should know - by Ke...

August 5, 2026
The year 2026 has brought major changes to New York State’s environmental regulations. Effective December 31, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
Co-Ops & Condos United of New York applauds changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

Co-Ops & Condos United of New York applauds changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protecti...

July 21, 2026
Manhattan, NY Co-ops & Condos United of New York (CCU), a coalition of co-op and condo owners from across the five boroughs that represents the interests of the more than one million New York homeowners who live in this type of housing, applauds the recently passed changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
Environmental consulting first half of 2026 is in the books - by Chuck Merritt

Environmental consulting first half of 2026 is in the books - by Chuck Merritt

June 30, 2026
As we reach the halfway point of 2026, there are some observations about environmental consulting and the commercial real estate industry that are worth pointing out. Activity has been increasing for a variety
Former top NYC Planning official Abinader joins GZA’s Land Use and Environmental Planning practice

Former top NYC Planning official Abinader joins GZA’s Land Use and Environmental Planning practice...

June 30, 2026
Manhattan, NY GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) has named Olga Abinader, a former director of the environmental assessment and review division at the NYC Dept. of City Planning, as an associate principal. Abinader will play a key leadership role within the firm’s planning practice, helping clients navigate land use regulations, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development initiatives