9. Real Estate and the Surplus Land Act

Learn about the relationship between real estate and local governments with Jim Simon and Mark Sawicki on this episode of RSG Insider. They answer why real estate is such a critical and strategic asset for cities, touching on how RSG helps them unlock their potential to foster economic development, improve fiscal health, and boost housing production in their communities. Mark shares real-world examples of cities being proactive with their land and discusses how the Surplus Land Act (SLA) has both shaped and constrained public agencies' ability to leverage real estate for public benefit and keep community development goals on track.