David J Cooper

David J Cooper

March 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Zoning Approaches to Tackle New York's Housing Crisis

According to the Governor's Executive Budget Briefing Book issued with the TOD Act of 2023, demand for housing far outpaces the supply in New York, which in turn, pushes rents and prices "out of reach" for a large portion of the state's population.

By David J. Cooper

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March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Is There Sufficient “Public Purpose” to Take Property For Trump's Wall?

In this Eminent Domain column, Michael Zarin and David Cooper write: "Should President Trump attempt to condemn private property in furtherance of the proposed wall, it will undoubtingly require the courts to revisit the question of when does the government's use of its eminent domain authority violate the “pretext” admonition" in "Kelo v. City of New London."

By Michael D. Zarin and David J. Cooper

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