Hancock Estabrook, LLP is pleased to announce that Wendy A. Marsh, Chair of the Firm’s Environmental and Land Use Planning Department, has joined the City of Geneva’s Ad Hoc Housing & Neighborhoods Committee.
Ms. Marsh concentrates her practice on representing clients to manage their business risks and opportunities in accordance with environmental laws at both the state and federal levels. She advises clients on environmental and safety compliance, including permitting, compliance audits and defending clients in enforcement actions commenced by regulatory agencies, including interactions with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local environmental authorities.
In addition, Ms. Marsh represents clients on land use and right to build matters, such as zoning, planning and historic preservation laws. She assists municipal boards, counties and developers on compliance matters relating to applicable zoning laws, as well as compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and federal, state and local historic preservation laws. With years of experience in this uniquely local area of law, Ms. Marsh is often retained to steer complex projects to achieve the client’s goals in a timely manner.
This is an important committee that will focus on meaningful work for the future of the City of Geneva. The goal is to take a thoughtful, data-driven look at the city’s housing environment and develop practical recommendations. Housing touches every part of our community and is a part of our 2026-27 Strategic Plan as a Tier 1 Priority. The opportunity to improve affordability, strengthen neighborhoods, support renters, and increase homeownership over time will have a lasting impact on the future of Geneva.
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