Listen "10. Housing and the Surplus Land Act"
Episode Synopsis
Tara Matthews brings in RSG's Alex Lawrence to break down the Surplus Land Act (SLA) and its impact on the affordable housing landscape for public agencies.
They begin by providing an overview of the SLA, its history, and how it affects agencies looking to dispose of or acquire land. Alex mentions the detailed process agencies must follow to remain compliant, explains the differences between surplus and exempt surplus options, and shares creative ways to support housing and economic development projects. They also highlight RSG’s holistic approach when advising on the SLA to help facilitate both transactions and future projects.
They begin by providing an overview of the SLA, its history, and how it affects agencies looking to dispose of or acquire land. Alex mentions the detailed process agencies must follow to remain compliant, explains the differences between surplus and exempt surplus options, and shares creative ways to support housing and economic development projects. They also highlight RSG’s holistic approach when advising on the SLA to help facilitate both transactions and future projects.
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