Chapter News

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

On August 12, 2025 we held our Happy Hour Social at Annie Moore’s Pub in Midtown, Manhattan.  It was great turnout with many LAI members and guests.  A fun time was had by all, with excellent networking opportunities and vital discussions about real estate and land use.

On June 17, 2025, Bob Knakal, LAI member and Chairman and CEO of BKREA, along with his team, graciously hosted a happy hour for LAI members and guests at his famous Map Room, which contains maps of Manhattan’s key development parcels and recent transactions.  LAI members were treated to

On May 21, 2025, our Chapter held a panel discussion on the causes and consequences of the rent regulations law known as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) of 2019.  The panelists were LAI member and low-income housing developer Michael Lappin of MLappin & Associates

On April 23, members of our Chapter, along with NYC chapter members of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), were treated to a site tour of 270 Park Avenue, the future global headquarters of JPMorgan Chase.  The tour offered a unique opportunity to witness

On Monday, March 17, 2025 we were tremendously grateful and honored to welcome New York City Planning Commissioner Daniel Garodnick and Annemarie Gray, Executive Director of Open New York, to speak at our March meeting.  The turnout, discussion, and energy in the room embodied LAI’s mission of

On February 19, 2025 we had the pleasure of hosting Fred Harris, the Executive Vice President of Multifamily Development at Vornado Realty Trust.  Mr. Harris played a key role in shaping New York City’s housing landscape over his distinguished 30-year career.  Fred took us on a vivid

On January 22, 2025 we had the distinct honor of hosting Tom Devaney, Senior Director of Land Use and Planning, at the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS), a venerable organization instrumental in shaping and preserving the New York City that we know today.  As a leader

A great time was had by all at our holiday social and new member induction on December 16, 2024 at Pershing Square restaurant. It was great to see long time members, including past President Jeff Beal, Anthony Berti, Scott Bloom, Michael Lappin, Carrie Lee, Ed McGinnis, and Derek