Land Use Lowdown 2: "Legal Challenges and Local Pushback – Navigating the Tension"

Land Use Lowdown 2: "Legal Challenges and Local Pushback – Navigating the Tension"

From Land Use Lowdown by Greenspoon Marder LLP

February 12, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

The episode discusses local government initiatives for affordable housing and litigation related to the Live Local Act.

Welcome to the Land Use Lowdown, the new podcast from the Greenspoon Marder land use team where we will share updates and trends on land‑use policy, development, and litigation shaping our region. In our previous episode of The Land Use Lowdown, our speakers explored the Live Local Act and its influence on affordable housing development throughout South Florida. In this episode, Dennis, Liz, and Matthew take a closer look at the initiatives local governments are pursuing to expand affordable housing within their communities outside of the Live Local Act. The episode also discusses pending litigation involving the Act, including questions surrounding state preemption and local authority over land‑use regulations. ____________________________________ Featured Speaker Contact: Dennis Mele, Partner, Greenspoon Marder, (954)527-2409, dennis.mele@gmlaw.com Matthew Scott, Partner, Greenspoon Marder, (954)333-4372, matthew.scott@gmlaw.com Liz Somerstein, Partner, Greenspoon Marder, (954)527-2459, elizabeth.somerstein@gmlaw.com ____________________________________ To learn more about our speakers and Greenspoon Marder, please visit www.gmlaw.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Scott, Liz Somerstein

Topics covered

  • legal challenges
  • local pushback
  • affordable housing
  • land-use policy
  • litigation

Keywords

  • Live Local Act
  • state preemption
  • local authority
  • land-use regulations

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