Chapter News

On May 14 and 15, 2026, the LAI New York Chapter hosted a series of events on New York City history to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial.  We were thrilled to welcome so many LAI members from chapters across North America, including Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, San Diego, Toronto, and

On April 14, 2026, LAI members and guests gathered for an engaging panel discussion on the FiDi & Seaport Climate Resilience Plan.  The panel featured Rachel Aaronson of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Jordan Salinger of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, and

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, members and guests of our chapter gathered for an engaging panel discussion on the state of retail in New York City.  The panel featured Sally Burns of the Union Square Partnership, Doug Kleiman of RIPCO, LAI NY chapter member Andie Miller of

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, we had the honor of hosting Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction & Development for a standing room only event.  Jamie provided an overview of the MTA’s $68 billion capital plan, offering members and guests a fascinating insider’s perspective on the scope

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, we gathered at the Penn Club in Midtown Manhattan for our annual new member induction dinner.  We were proud to welcome our newest members, hear an engaging and thoughtful keynote address from Professor Lynne Sagalyn of Columbia University, enjoy lively conversation, and

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, we had the privilege of hosting Kate Slevin, Executive Vice President of Regional Plan Association (RPA).  Kate spoke about the history and planning of the Interborough Express, a proposed 14-mile light rail line that will run from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to Jackson

On Wednesday, November 19, we hosted Josephine Zurica, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, CPHC of Pennoni, who delivered a fascinating talk on the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering challenges involved in office-to-residential conversions in NYC. Transforming large office buildings into multifamily housing often requires significant additions or

On October 15, 2025, we had the honor of hosting scholar and writer (and LAI NY chapter member) Howard Husock, who discussed his new book,  The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press).  He was interviewed by journalist and author Benjamin Schneider.  The two engaged

LAI International just held its annual Land Economics Gathering in Montreal, Canada, from September 11-13, 2025.  Representing the New York chapter were chapter President Jason Barr and LAI member Michael Lappin.  It was an amazing three days of events focused on Montreal’s real estate, land use, and history. Day

On September 17th, LAI New York chapter members and guests had the rare and fantastic opportunity to tour the Empire State Building from bottom to top (from the basement plant to the 102nd story observatory) with Dana Schneider, Senior Vice President, Director of Energy and Sustainability at