
The Intersection of SEQRA Reform and New York’s Updated Building and Energy Codes: Impacts on Project Planning
As discussed in prior updates, Governor Hochul’s administration has proposed targeted adjustments to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to reduce procedural delay for certain housing projects that do not present significant environmental impacts. These proposals are part of the Governor’s 2026 agenda and include targeted SEQRA exemptions, geographic eligibility limits, floodplain exclusions, and […]
Author: Daniel T. McKillop














