Description

Navigating the Permitting Maze: A Crash Course on Permitting in Massachusetts
What does it take to successfully navigate a development project through the permitting process? Find out at this in-depth educational workshop (over the course of two half-days) where some of the real estate industry's foremost experts will provide a close look at the ins and outs of environmental review and permitting in Massachusetts.

Instructors will introduce permitting basics, as well as more complex issues, such as:
- MEPA
- Article 80
- Due Diligence
- Chapter 91 Licensing
- Climate Change Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure
- Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The workshop will conclude with a panel discussion on trends in development and environmental review. 

This year, students will have the opportunity to sign up for specific breakout sessions, tailoring their experience based on what they would like to learn. When you sign up for the event, please be sure to indicate which breakout sessions you would like to join throughout the 2-day course. 

Program Content and Schedule:
Day 1 - Tuesday, October 26^th 9:00 am - 11:30 am:

Permitting 101 - MEPA and Article 80:
Kyle Greaves, VHB
Stephanie Kruel, VHB
 
Due Diligence:
Kyle Greaves, VHB

Community Outreach:
Dave Newman, The Strategy Group
Henry Cohen, The Strategy Group

Program Content and Schedule:
Day 2 - Thursday, October 28^th 9:00 am - 11:30 am:

Breakout Session: Attendees must choose which track they would like to attend this session

Breakout Session 1:

Track A: Wetlands and Other Natural Resources and the Built Environment: 
Richard "Chip" Nylen, Lynch, DeSimone & Nylen LLP

Track B: Navigating Chapter 91 Licensing:
Jamie M. Fay, Fort Point Associates

Breakout Session: Attendees must choose which track they would like to attend this session

Breakout Session 2:

Track C: Climate Change Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure:
Stephanie Kruel, VHB
Katherine Bubriski, Arrowstreet

Track D: Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and CRE:
Heidi Richards, VHB
David Venturoso, WSP

Panel Discussion: 

Trends in Development and Environmental Review
Tori Kim, Assistant Secretary and MEPA Director, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Mike Christopher, Director of Development Review, Boston Planning and Development Agency
Moderator: Daniel Sieger, VHB

NOTE: For a refund to be issued, cancellations must be received by  5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 19. Please contact Debbie Osheroff (osheroff@naiopma.org).