ULI Los Angeles: Masterclass: Navigating the California Real Estate Entitlement Process

When

2025-06-05 - 2025-06-12

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    Where

    Nixon Peabody LLP Will open in a new window 300 S Grand Ave Ste 4100 Los Angeles, CA 90071-3151 UNITED STATES

    Pricing

    Pricing Members Non-Members
    All Types $250.00 $375.00

     RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 5TH AND 12TH 

     
    Taught by leading professionals in the commercial real estate development industry, the Masterclass: Navigating the California Real Estate Entitlement Process, looks to provide a comprehensive overview into entitling commercial projects, over two in-person sessions hosted in Los Angeles with a small and intimate group of speakers and attendees.

    This course will give participants the knowledge and teach them skills necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of commercial real estate entitlements in California with confidence, by illustrating and understanding the process from inception to approval across a variety of asset types.

    Who will benefit from this Masterclass?

    Whether you are a developer, investor, planner, or legal professional, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate the entitlement process and unlock the full potential of commercial real estate investment opportunities. 

    Upon Completion of the course, you will…  

    • Understand the processes and strategies necessary to advance development projects from pre-acquisition and initial concept through entitlement approval  
    • Know the internal team and external stakeholders who affect entitlement pursuit the ways they influence the process  
    • Learn about the different entitlement approaches for Ground Up, Adaptive Re-Use, and Partial Teardown/Redevelopment projects  
    • Join a cohort of driven real estate development peers who will share their knowledge, insight, and experience and will serve as future collaborators  
     
    AGENDA
    5:45 PM - 6:00 PM - Check-In and Lite Eats
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Learning Session
    8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Networking
     


     

    Session #1: Inception of Entitlements  
     
    Date: June 5th, 2025 
    Location: Nixon Peabody
     
    The first session will focus on the challenges in obtaining and opportunities that result from receiving entitlements for development projects.
     
    Topics:
    • Pre Entitlement Due Diligence
    • Project Team
    • Options and Contracts
    • Required Local Entitlements
    • General Plan
    • Zoning
    • Conditional Use Permits
    • Variances
    • Specific Plan
    • Development Agreement
    • Incentive Packages
    • Labor Relations

    Session #2: Subdivision, CEQA, and Housing Considerations  

    Date: June 12th, 2025 
    Location: Nixon Peabody
     
    The second session will focus on navigating obstacles and addressing challenges in the process of approvals and finalizing the entitlement process.
     
    Topics:
    • Subdivision Maps
    • Annexation - Williamson Act
    • Approval Process
    • Project Description
    • Environmental Review
    • CEQA Process
    • Housing Element and Affordable Requirements
    • Attacks on Approvals 
    INSTRUCTORS
     
     
     
    President
    Craig Lawson & Co., LLC -
    Land Use Consultants
     

     

    Partner
    Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
     


    IMPORTANT:   

    Please bring a photo ID for check-in at the security desk in lobby to be admitted to Nixon Peabody office.

    Parking and Transportation Instructions:

    • Onsite parking is $17.00 after 5:01 pm. Click HERE for instructions.
    • Click HERE for other local options.
    • We encourage attendees to use rideshare or public transportation. Please see metro info here.

    Food and beverages will be provided per session.

     
    THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOST

     

    Nixon Peabody LLP 300 S Grand Ave Ste 4100 Los Angeles, CA 90071-3151 UNITED STATES

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