Government Affairs

Through its aggressive advocacy on behalf of the real estate industry, NAIOP Massachusetts represents the interests of companies involved with the development, ownership, management and financing of commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use properties.

For more information, contact Tamara Small at 781-453-6900 x5

Public Affairs Resource Center

Look here for documents pertaining to the many issues NAIOP has worked on in the past as well as information on issues of importance to real estate development. If you have trouble locating something, please contact Tamara Small.

Navigating the Permitting Maze in Massachusetts: An In-Depth Primer

This member-only resource center includes sections on Land Use & Zoning, Environmental Permits & Issues, Brownfields & Hazardous Waste Issues, and the Appeals Process, along with a Glossary of Frequently Used Acronyms in the Development Process. Articles written by the area's top practitioners provide you with the information you need to navigate the permitting maze in Massachusetts.

Amicus Briefs

NAIOP routinely provides support for critical environmental and land use cases in the courts through amicus briefs. This member-only page provides you with a summary of recent cases, a copy of the NAIOP amicus brief, and a copy of the decision.

Cases from 2011 include:    

- St. George vs. Springfield Fire Department
- Denver St. vs. Town of Saugus