News

From October 8 – 10, 2026, the Aloha Chapter of LAI: Land Economics society hosted the annual LAI Land Economics Gathering in Honolulu, HI.  Representing the New York Chapter were chapter President Jason Barr and member Mike Lappin.  The programming explored several important themes about Honolulu’s land...

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting Francis J. Greenburger, Chairman and CEO of Time Equities, whose real estate portfolio encompasses nearly 47 million square feet.  In a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Mr. Greenburger shared his insights into the challenges and opportunities of...

On September 23, 2026, members of the New York Chapter of LAI had the privilege of touring 95 Madison Avenue, a historic office building currently undergoing conversion to residential use.  Our tour guides were Timothy Sudweeks, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, and Brian Fanning, AIA, LEED AP, both...

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, we held our annual summer networking happy hour.   It was wonderful to see so many members and guests at Burgers & Beer in Greenwich Village.  A great time was had by all, with plenty of opportunities to reconnect, make new connections, and...

On June 9, 2026, members and guests of the LAI NY Chapter, together with members of the Fordham Real Estate Institute Student Association (FREISA), had the opportunity to participate in a walking tour of the Gowanus Canal neighborhood and gain an insider’s perspective on the development of...

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...