ULI New York hosts "NY2020: The Future of the Manhattan Skyline"

Urban Land Institute New York (ULI New York) has hosted a sold-out program entitled "NY2020: The Future of the Manhattan Skyline," which was held on Wednesday, January 15th at Wilkhahn Showroom. Lynne Sagalyn, Earle Kazis and Benjamin Schore professor of real estate and director of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School, moderated a panel of developers, architects and urbanists. The panelists included: * Jeff Dvorett, vice president for development, Extell Development Company * Alexander Garvin, president and CEO, AGA Public Realm Strategists * Erik Horvat, acting director, World Trade Center Redevelopment, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey * Marianne Kwok, director, Kohn Pedersen Fox * Michael Samuelian, vice president, Related Companies Construction Development Calls For Infrastructure Growth Panelists examined the value of the evolving New York City skyline and the impact projects like Hudson Yards, One 57 and the World Trade Center Complex will have on the City's future. According to these real estate veterans, mixed-use districts, such as Hudson Yards, will offer greater neighborhood planning opportunities than a single building or structure and will benefit from additions to existing infrastructure. The panelists added that for construction to continue to prosper, infrastructure must keep pace with building growth; for example, to develop desirable property at a high rate, effective means of transportation to the property is required. Following the panel discussion, the speakers engaged in an hour-long networking session with mentees from the ULI New York Mentor Program. About ULI New York ULI New York's mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. In so doing, ULI New York serves as the principal forum of real estate professionals in our area, reflecting ULI - the Urban Land Institute's best practices in leadership development, community service and enhancement of land use policy and practice. The organization provides its Members outstanding educational and informational forums and unique professional networking opportunities. For more information on ULI New York, visit: www.newyork.uli.org.