Eric Alexander of Vision LI

What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2012? Retail and office space will find paths to success in downtown centers. The regional barriers and roadblocks to projects will begin to ease over the course of the year. What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2011? Passage of the NYS Complete Streets law which will make Long Island roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, disabled, young and older folks. What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2011? The rise of Transit Oriented Development and downtown infill projects that have emerged across Long Island as a economically viable and increasingly public accepted development form. Over 800 units of this type of housing were approved in 2011 to add to the 4,100 units over the prior five years. What are your resolutions for 2012? Reach out to constituencies that have been slow to embrace the smart growth movement. Strengthen the projects and great places that are planned and in development. Break down the persistent federal, state and county barriers to downtown infill and new town center development. On a personal note write at least one new song with my band.