Where Accomplished Professionals
Find Common Ground.
Where Accomplished Professionals
Find Common Ground.
Where Accomplished Professionals
Find Common Ground.
Where Accomplished Professionals
Find Common Ground.
United by Land.
Connected by Expertise.
Lambda Alpha International is a society that connects land economics professionals from around the world. Our 2,000+ members share knowledge, exchange ideas, and advance best practices relating to the use and re-use of land. Local chapters are found in major cities throughout North America, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
A Storied Past.
A Stellar Future.
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LAI is Founded
A group of men majoring in the Land Economics and Real Estate curriculum at Northwestern University, students of Richard T. Ely, sought to supplement their classroom experience with discussions of issues and solutions related to land use. LAI was organized November 5, 1930, in Richard T. Ely’s 5th floor office of the Institute of Land Economics and Public Utilities in Wieboldt Hall in the McKinlock Campus of Northwestern University, which was at 338 E. Chicago Avenue.
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Northwestern University Recognition
The honorary professional fraternity is formally recognized by Northwestern University. Its members adopt a constitution, ritual, and key. Professor Ely is initiated and becomes the fraternity’s first honorary member. At the time of his initiation, he was Director of the Institute for Research in Land Economics and Public Utilities at Northwestern University.
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James “Jack” J. Harrington, Jr. Becomes First President
James “Jack” J. Harrington, Jr. was the first elected President of the fraternity. He spent his career as a real estate broker with the family firm.
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International Expansion Under Burton Rubloff
Burton Rubloff is International President. During his tenure, Lambda Alpha reorganizes to have chapters in various cities consisting of qualified men who were engaged in some business aspect of land use, making the organization international in scope.
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Homer Hoyt Broadens Fraternity Base
President Homer Hoyt broadens the base of the fraternity and secures leading professionals in the fields of urban geography, urban sociology, and planning.
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Leonard C. Smith Elected President
Leonard C. Smith is elected LAI president, and authors the manual of the Federal Housing Administration, where he worked for many years.
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Arthur G. Lindell's Leadership
Arthur G. Lindell serves as president of LAI and was an Alderman for the City of Chicago. He fought for transportation improvements for the southwest side.
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Carl Lessey Gardner's Presidency Begins
Carl Lessey Gardner is elected president. He attended the Harvard School of City Planning and was an early member of the emerging profession.
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Lambda Alpha Expands to New York
Previously a single-chapter fraternity, Lambda Alpha branches out and adds New York chapter.
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Philip Klutznick's Influence
Ely Chapter member Philip Klutznick, a founder of Chicago-based Urban Investment and Development Company, later sold to Aetna, served as Secretary of Commerce under several Presidents and was U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
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Dr. Henry Andrews Babcock Joins LAI
Dr. Henry Andrews Babcock, the “dean of American appraisers” becomes a founding member of the Los Angeles chapter (1955) and served as its first president. LAI also assembles its first Biennial Congress in Chicago and celebrates its 25th anniversary of the Fraternity.
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George Washington Chapter Established
George Washington Chapter (Washington, D.C.) is chartered.
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Dixie State Becomes Atlanta Chapter
Dixie State Chapter is installed, later becoming the Atlanta chapter (2009).
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Flagler Chapter in Miami
Flagler Chapter in Miami is chartered to serve the entire state of Florida.
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Golden Gate Chapter in San Francisco
Golden Gate Chapter in San Francisco is chartered. NBC also airs an episode of Profiles in Courage on Richard T. Ely, portraying his battle for academic freedom and an 1894 trial.
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Establishment of Land Economics Foundation
A trust fund is established as The Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha.
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Simcoe Chapter in Toronto
Simcoe Chapter is chartered in Toronto, making Lambda Alpha an international organization. LAI also creates the International Urban Affairs Award to recognize work of national or international significance for urban living.
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Literary Archives Established at Cornell
LAI establishes the Lambda Alpha Literary Archives at Cornell University.
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Biennial Congress in Chicago
LAI hosts Biennial congress in Chicago themed “Housing Our Population in the 1970s.”
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First Women Join LAI
George Washington Chapter initiates three women — the first women to join LAI.
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Biennial Congress in Toronto
Simcoe Chapter in Toronto hosts the first Biennial Congress held outside of the U.S.
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Richard T. Ely's Home Designated Landmark
Richard T. Ely’s home in Madison, Wisconsin is designated a landmark by the Madison Landmarks Commission.
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Biennial Congress in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chapter hosts Biennial Congress.
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Keynotes Newsletter Begins
Keynotes begins publication of newsletter with Keir Brooks as editor. LAI members also play a prominent role in the revitalization of the FHA. Mid-America Chapter in Memphis is formed.
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San Diego Chapter Added
LAI adds San Diego Chapter.
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50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago
LAI celebrates its 50th Anniversary at the Biennial Congress at the Union League Club of Chicago.
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Minnesota Chapter Added
LAI adds Minnesota Chapter.
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Name Change to Lambda Alpha International
LAI adds Aloha Chapter in Hawaii and Phoenix Chapter in Arizona. The name of the organization changes from The International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha to Lambda Alpha International, adding a subtitle of “An Honorary Land Economics Society.”
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Implementation of Regional Vice Presidents
LAI implements Regional Vice Presidents, East, Central, and West, with International added later. Elizabeth L. Hollander also is elected first woman president of Ely Chapter.
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Vancouver Chapter Added
LAI adds Vancouver Chapter. The society meets in Memphis and the Mid-America Chapter hosts an awards presentation recognizing Members of the Year.
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Formation of Student Association
LAI adds Orange County Chapter and Sacramento Chapter becomes the 5th California Chapter formed. LAI forms Student Association.
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London Chapter Added
LAI adds Baltimore Chapter and London Chapter, the only chapter outside of North America.
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Project 96 Initiative Begins
LAI reestablishes Minnesota Chapter and adds an Ottawa, Canada chapter. Project 96 kicks off a 3-year effort to build the permanent endowment of the Land Economics Foundation.
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Mid-America Chapter Renamed
Mid-America Chapter is renamed the Memphis Chapter.
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Boston Chapter Added
LAI adds Boston Chapter.
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Keynotes Goes Online
LAI launches its first online issue of Keynotes.
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First Land Economics Weekend in Baltimore
LAI holds first official Land Economics Weekend (LEW) in Baltimore.
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Tokyo Chapter Added
LAI adds Tokyo Chapter.
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75th Anniversary Celebration and Zia Chapter Added
LAI celebrates its 75th anniversary and adds Zia Chapter in New Mexico.
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Vancouver Chapter Hosts LEW, Atlanta Chapter Added
Vancouver Chapter hosts the Land Economics Weekend, previewing development for the Winter 2010 Olympics. New Atlanta Chapter is chartered.
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Madrid Chapter Added
LAI adds Madrid Chapter.
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Scotland LEW
Glasgow was the venue for the Scotland LEW hosted by the London Chapter and Dr. Karen Sieracki. Highlights included a tour of the Clyde River waterfront and a day trip to Edinburgh.
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UAE and India Chapters Added
LAI adds United Arab Emirates Chapter and AUM-LAI Chapter covering the state of Maharashtra, India.
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Austin-Central Texas and Mumbai Chapters Added
LAI adds Austin-Central Texas Chapter and AUM Chapter, Mumbai hosts Global Conference 2017.
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Mumbai, India – Global Conference
AUM Chapter, Mumbai, in cooperation with LAI Global Chapter, hosted Global Conference 2017 “Make in India” – Drivers for Sustainable Urbanization Land Economics, Infrastructure and Finance.
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Toronto’s 50th Anniversary
Simcoe Chapter celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a gala featuring speaker former Ontario Premier Hon. Bob Rae. His Keynote address: “Planning for Common Good – Looking Forward and Looking Back.
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New Chapters in Sonora and Barcelona
LAI adds new Hermosillo, Sonora and Barcelona, Spain Chapters. LEW celebrates new Puerto Rico Chapter.
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Community Assistance in San Juan
Pre-LEW Professional Advisory Delegation (PAD) conducted a Community Strategic Planning Workshop in the Rio Piedras neighborhood of San Juan. Around 50 LAI delegates traveled early to the Puerto Rico LEW to participate in the Rio Piedras PAD.
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Global Initiatives Committee
The Global Initiatives Committee was established in 2020, with the aim of providing virtual and other programming offerings, supporting cross-Chapter and LAI At-Large member engagement.
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Pandemic
On March 19, WHO declared COVID-19 a Pandemic. LAI and its chapters deftly responded by offering on-line events. On May 27, LAI presented its first webinar: Navigating the Fallout of the Pandemic and Re-opening the Economy.
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LAI's First Webinar on COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAI presents its first webinar: Navigating the Fallout of the Pandemic and Re-opening the Economy.
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Sacramento May 2022
About 70 members of Lambda Alpha International gathered in Sacramento May 5-7 for the first Land Economics Weekend since the onset of the Covid pandemic.
Attendees enjoyed observing the development changes in Sacramento since a LEW took place there more than ten years ago, in 2011, exploring improvements in the city’s downtown and edges, as well as good conversation and elegant dining. Members arrived from Spain, Canada, and around the United States to share their strategies, ideas, and opportunities. -
Los Angeles Fall 2022
The Fall 2022 Land Economics Weekend, hosted by the Lambda Alpha International Los Angeles Chapter, brought about 80 attendees to Southern California, to gain insights about the local economy and new developments in the city and county of Los Angeles. The weekend was filled with opportunities that, to quote LAI International President, Gary Leach, “helped us to explore ‘under the skin’ of the city.” Attendees stayed at the beautiful and historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, on 5th Street and Grand, overlooking the infamous Pershing Square.
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Barcelona October 2023
For a long time, international gatherings hadn’t taken place in Europe. However, in fall 2023 our Land Economics Weekend was organized in Barcelona for the first time and it was a great success.
We have renamed this the X -LEW as over 150 members from the USA and Canada crossed the Pond to meet their European colleagues and because it lasted one day longer. (eXtended -LEW) . Barcelona is the first Spanish spot for international tourism and the third European LAI chapter, founded after the LAI Madrid and LAI London chapters . Therefore, this setting was a great opportunity for both learning and growing professionally, and enjoying the local culture with our local community members. -
Phoenix 2024
Municipalities working in cooperation. Finding the missing middle. How low housing supply hurts affordability and affects homelessness. Recrafting a master planned community for today’s needs. Reviving an entertainment district. Bringing desert to development, responsibly. And zoning’s unintended consequences. Those were some of the themes that resonated with the nearly 100 attendees at the 2024 Land Economics Phoenix Gathering, held October 16-18 and hosted by the Lambda Alpha International (LAI) Phoenix Chapter. Three days were devoted to LAI executive planning, recognizing outstanding contributions, and exploring and gaining insight into topics relevant to the Arizona Valley of the Sun – the booming West Valley, housing affordability, and responsible water use.
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Montreal 2025
The Montréal Land Economics Gathering (our re-branded LEW) was a great success. Members representing 23 of our 26 chapters and their guests, numbering over 140 attendees, participated in great programs, local tours, and socializing in this Canadian metropolis. Attendees learned about robust efforts to address the affordable housing crisis; were introduced to the potential of AI for impacting all phases of design, planning and development; toured a major new shopping and life-style center; and learned about the dynamic St. Lawrence seaport and expanding transportation hub represented by our host city. Offering Old World charm along with cutting-edge technology, historic architecture and delightful dining venues, Montréal was an excellent choice by the LAI Gathering Committee, led by Cheryl Soon (Aloha). Tim Youmans (Sacramento), and Ian lord (Simcoe) were Co-Chairs for the Gathering supported by many members of the Gathering Committee.
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LAI is Founded
A group of men majoring in the Land Economics and Real Estate curriculum at Northwestern University, students of Richard T. Ely, sought to supplement their classroom experience with discussions of issues and solutions related to land use. LAI was organized November 5, 1930, in Richard T. Ely’s 5th floor office of the Institute of Land Economics and Public Utilities in Wieboldt Hall in the McKinlock Campus of Northwestern University, which was at 338 E. Chicago Avenue.
Northwestern University Recognition
The honorary professional fraternity is formally recognized by Northwestern University. Its members adopt a constitution, ritual, and key. Professor Ely is initiated and becomes the fraternity’s first honorary member. At the time of his initiation, he was Director of the Institute for Research in Land Economics and Public Utilities at Northwestern University.
James “Jack” J. Harrington, Jr. Becomes First President
James “Jack” J. Harrington, Jr. was the first elected President of the fraternity. He spent his career as a real estate broker with the family firm.
International Expansion Under Burton Rubloff
Burton Rubloff is International President. During his tenure, Lambda Alpha reorganizes to have chapters in various cities consisting of qualified men who were engaged in some business aspect of land use, making the organization international in scope.
Homer Hoyt Broadens Fraternity Base
President Homer Hoyt broadens the base of the fraternity and secures leading professionals in the fields of urban geography, urban sociology, and planning.
Leonard C. Smith Elected President
Leonard C. Smith is elected LAI president, and authors the manual of the Federal Housing Administration, where he worked for many years.
Arthur G. Lindell's Leadership
Arthur G. Lindell serves as president of LAI and was an Alderman for the City of Chicago. He fought for transportation improvements for the southwest side.
Carl Lessey Gardner's Presidency Begins
Carl Lessey Gardner is elected president. He attended the Harvard School of City Planning and was an early member of the emerging profession.
Lambda Alpha Expands to New York
Previously a single-chapter fraternity, Lambda Alpha branches out and adds New York chapter.
Philip Klutznick's Influence
Ely Chapter member Philip Klutznick, a founder of Chicago-based Urban Investment and Development Company, later sold to Aetna, served as Secretary of Commerce under several Presidents and was U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Dr. Henry Andrews Babcock Joins LAI
Dr. Henry Andrews Babcock, the “dean of American appraisers” becomes a founding member of the Los Angeles chapter (1955) and served as its first president. LAI also assembles its first Biennial Congress in Chicago and celebrates its 25th anniversary of the Fraternity.
George Washington Chapter Established
George Washington Chapter (Washington, D.C.) is chartered.
Dixie State Becomes Atlanta Chapter
Dixie State Chapter is installed, later becoming the Atlanta chapter (2009).
Flagler Chapter in Miami
Flagler Chapter in Miami is chartered to serve the entire state of Florida.
Golden Gate Chapter in San Francisco
Golden Gate Chapter in San Francisco is chartered. NBC also airs an episode of Profiles in Courage on Richard T. Ely, portraying his battle for academic freedom and an 1894 trial.
Establishment of Land Economics Foundation
A trust fund is established as The Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha.
Simcoe Chapter in Toronto
Simcoe Chapter is chartered in Toronto, making Lambda Alpha an international organization. LAI also creates the International Urban Affairs Award to recognize work of national or international significance for urban living.
Literary Archives Established at Cornell
LAI establishes the Lambda Alpha Literary Archives at Cornell University.
Biennial Congress in Chicago
LAI hosts Biennial congress in Chicago themed “Housing Our Population in the 1970s.”
First Women Join LAI
George Washington Chapter initiates three women — the first women to join LAI.
Biennial Congress in Toronto
Simcoe Chapter in Toronto hosts the first Biennial Congress held outside of the U.S.
Richard T. Ely's Home Designated Landmark
Richard T. Ely’s home in Madison, Wisconsin is designated a landmark by the Madison Landmarks Commission.
Biennial Congress in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chapter hosts Biennial Congress.
Keynotes Newsletter Begins
Keynotes begins publication of newsletter with Keir Brooks as editor. LAI members also play a prominent role in the revitalization of the FHA. Mid-America Chapter in Memphis is formed.
San Diego Chapter Added
LAI adds San Diego Chapter.
50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago
LAI celebrates its 50th Anniversary at the Biennial Congress at the Union League Club of Chicago.
Minnesota Chapter Added
LAI adds Minnesota Chapter.
Name Change to Lambda Alpha International
LAI adds Aloha Chapter in Hawaii and Phoenix Chapter in Arizona. The name of the organization changes from The International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha to Lambda Alpha International, adding a subtitle of “An Honorary Land Economics Society.”
Implementation of Regional Vice Presidents
LAI implements Regional Vice Presidents, East, Central, and West, with International added later. Elizabeth L. Hollander also is elected first woman president of Ely Chapter.
Vancouver Chapter Added
LAI adds Vancouver Chapter. The society meets in Memphis and the Mid-America Chapter hosts an awards presentation recognizing Members of the Year.
Formation of Student Association
LAI adds Orange County Chapter and Sacramento Chapter becomes the 5th California Chapter formed. LAI forms Student Association.
London Chapter Added
LAI adds Baltimore Chapter and London Chapter, the only chapter outside of North America.
Project 96 Initiative Begins
LAI reestablishes Minnesota Chapter and adds an Ottawa, Canada chapter. Project 96 kicks off a 3-year effort to build the permanent endowment of the Land Economics Foundation.
Mid-America Chapter Renamed
Mid-America Chapter is renamed the Memphis Chapter.
Boston Chapter Added
LAI adds Boston Chapter.
Keynotes Goes Online
LAI launches its first online issue of Keynotes.
First Land Economics Weekend in Baltimore
LAI holds first official Land Economics Weekend (LEW) in Baltimore.
Tokyo Chapter Added
LAI adds Tokyo Chapter.
75th Anniversary Celebration and Zia Chapter Added
LAI celebrates its 75th anniversary and adds Zia Chapter in New Mexico.
Vancouver Chapter Hosts LEW, Atlanta Chapter Added
Vancouver Chapter hosts the Land Economics Weekend, previewing development for the Winter 2010 Olympics. New Atlanta Chapter is chartered.
Madrid Chapter Added
LAI adds Madrid Chapter.
Scotland LEW
Glasgow was the venue for the Scotland LEW hosted by the London Chapter and Dr. Karen Sieracki. Highlights included a tour of the Clyde River waterfront and a day trip to Edinburgh.
UAE and India Chapters Added
LAI adds United Arab Emirates Chapter and AUM-LAI Chapter covering the state of Maharashtra, India.
Austin-Central Texas and Mumbai Chapters Added
LAI adds Austin-Central Texas Chapter and AUM Chapter, Mumbai hosts Global Conference 2017.
Mumbai, India – Global Conference
AUM Chapter, Mumbai, in cooperation with LAI Global Chapter, hosted Global Conference 2017 “Make in India” – Drivers for Sustainable Urbanization Land Economics, Infrastructure and Finance.
Toronto’s 50th Anniversary
Simcoe Chapter celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a gala featuring speaker former Ontario Premier Hon. Bob Rae. His Keynote address: “Planning for Common Good – Looking Forward and Looking Back.
New Chapters in Sonora and Barcelona
LAI adds new Hermosillo, Sonora and Barcelona, Spain Chapters. LEW celebrates new Puerto Rico Chapter.
Community Assistance in San Juan
Pre-LEW Professional Advisory Delegation (PAD) conducted a Community Strategic Planning Workshop in the Rio Piedras neighborhood of San Juan. Around 50 LAI delegates traveled early to the Puerto Rico LEW to participate in the Rio Piedras PAD.
Global Initiatives Committee
The Global Initiatives Committee was established in 2020, with the aim of providing virtual and other programming offerings, supporting cross-Chapter and LAI At-Large member engagement.
Pandemic
On March 19, WHO declared COVID-19 a Pandemic. LAI and its chapters deftly responded by offering on-line events. On May 27, LAI presented its first webinar: Navigating the Fallout of the Pandemic and Re-opening the Economy.
LAI's First Webinar on COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAI presents its first webinar: Navigating the Fallout of the Pandemic and Re-opening the Economy.
Sacramento May 2022
About 70 members of Lambda Alpha International gathered in Sacramento May 5-7 for the first Land Economics Weekend since the onset of the Covid pandemic.
Attendees enjoyed observing the development changes in Sacramento since a LEW took place there more than ten years ago, in 2011, exploring improvements in the city’s downtown and edges, as well as good conversation and elegant dining. Members arrived from Spain, Canada, and around the United States to share their strategies, ideas, and opportunities.
Los Angeles Fall 2022
The Fall 2022 Land Economics Weekend, hosted by the Lambda Alpha International Los Angeles Chapter, brought about 80 attendees to Southern California, to gain insights about the local economy and new developments in the city and county of Los Angeles. The weekend was filled with opportunities that, to quote LAI International President, Gary Leach, “helped us to explore ‘under the skin’ of the city.” Attendees stayed at the beautiful and historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, on 5th Street and Grand, overlooking the infamous Pershing Square.
Barcelona October 2023
For a long time, international gatherings hadn’t taken place in Europe. However, in fall 2023 our Land Economics Weekend was organized in Barcelona for the first time and it was a great success.
We have renamed this the X -LEW as over 150 members from the USA and Canada crossed the Pond to meet their European colleagues and because it lasted one day longer. (eXtended -LEW) . Barcelona is the first Spanish spot for international tourism and the third European LAI chapter, founded after the LAI Madrid and LAI London chapters . Therefore, this setting was a great opportunity for both learning and growing professionally, and enjoying the local culture with our local community members.
Phoenix 2024
Municipalities working in cooperation. Finding the missing middle. How low housing supply hurts affordability and affects homelessness. Recrafting a master planned community for today’s needs. Reviving an entertainment district. Bringing desert to development, responsibly. And zoning’s unintended consequences. Those were some of the themes that resonated with the nearly 100 attendees at the 2024 Land Economics Phoenix Gathering, held October 16-18 and hosted by the Lambda Alpha International (LAI) Phoenix Chapter. Three days were devoted to LAI executive planning, recognizing outstanding contributions, and exploring and gaining insight into topics relevant to the Arizona Valley of the Sun – the booming West Valley, housing affordability, and responsible water use.
Montreal 2025
The Montréal Land Economics Gathering (our re-branded LEW) was a great success. Members representing 23 of our 26 chapters and their guests, numbering over 140 attendees, participated in great programs, local tours, and socializing in this Canadian metropolis. Attendees learned about robust efforts to address the affordable housing crisis; were introduced to the potential of AI for impacting all phases of design, planning and development; toured a major new shopping and life-style center; and learned about the dynamic St. Lawrence seaport and expanding transportation hub represented by our host city. Offering Old World charm along with cutting-edge technology, historic architecture and delightful dining venues, Montréal was an excellent choice by the LAI Gathering Committee, led by Cheryl Soon (Aloha). Tim Youmans (Sacramento), and Ian lord (Simcoe) were Co-Chairs for the Gathering supported by many members of the Gathering Committee.
A Selective Membership.
A Singular Opportunity.
LAI boasts a distinguished membership of professionals renowned for their contributions to land use and re-use initiatives. Candidates for membership are nominated by current members based on these criteria:
- 10+ years experience in their fields
- Distinguished themselves professionally
- Made outstanding contributions to land economics
- Demonstrated a commitment to public service and professional ethics
Fueling the Future.
Funding Progress.
Lambda Alpha International’s Land Economics Foundation (LEF) is a not-for-profit charitable foundation that provides grants to advance the application of land economics. It supports a range of research, case study, and community efforts that apply land economics to human problems for a better future.
Global Connections. Local Community.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
LAI Summer Tour: Chicago Union Station | Hosted by Amtrak
Chapter: Chicago RegionLAI Summer TourChicago Union StationHosted by Amtrak500 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago EVENT SUMMARY LAI Chicago invites our members to an exclusive tour of the improvements implemented at Chicago’s historic Union… Read more
Read morePop-Up Networking Event at Taft Law Firm
Chapter: Chicago RegionTaft Offices 111 E. Wacker Dr, Suite #2600, Chicago Event Summary LAI Chicago and Taft invite members and guests to this land economics networking event featuring hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and light refreshments.… Read more
Read more“ Coffee & Walk Around at the World Congress of Architects – Barcelona, UIA 2026 (https://uia2026bcn.org/) with LAI members of the Barcelona and Madrid Chapters.”
Chapter: MadridJoin us for an informal and inspiring meet-up during the World Congress of Architects in Barcelona! On June 29, LAI members from the Barcelona and Madrid Chapters will gather for a… Read more
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Noteworthy. And Praiseworthy.
Whether you’re seeking industry trends, academic research, or expert perspectives, KeyNotes is where you’ll find it all.
This curated collection of published or publishable content is authored by Lambda Alpha International members and shares their wealth of knowledge and insights — everything from white papers to synopses of case studies and new books. We invite you to explore the topics it provides to stay informed and inspired by the latest ideas and innovations in our field.
LAI Welcomes 2026 Executive Committee
LAI.org – January 22, 2026
2026-2027 LAI President Craig Binning introduces the LAI Executive Committee.
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The LAI SemiQ East Coast Tour: Land Use & History (1776-2026)
LAI.org – January 14, 2026
LAI’s East Region chapters have come together to develop a special series of programs honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence—also known as the Semi-Quincentennial, or “SemiQ.”
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Passing of The Gavel: LAI’s Next Chapter
LAI.org – December 10, 2025
Outgoing LAI President Kathy King introduces the incoming President Craig Binning.
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Welcome New Members!
