I had the pleasure and honor to participate as faculty in this year’s Hawaii Land Use Conference, which wrapped up yesterday.
The two-day conference covered the spectrum of topics relating to land use, including eminent domain, regulatory takings, endangered species act and federal Corps of Engineers permits, the treatment of agricultural land under Hawaii’s unique regulatory system, zoning and subdivision rules, RLUIPA, vested rights and development agreements, and cultural impact statements. All presented by the leaders in their respective fields. I presented a session of shoreline law and regulation (materials posted here), and spent the remainder of the time listening.
Great stuff. If you didn’t have the chance to attend this year, you should consider it for next.