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Honorary Society Providing a Forum for the Advancement of Land Economics
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Stories:
Trade winds, warm hospitality and fascinating insider’s views
of both projects and land use policies met the 60 attendees at November’s
35th Biennial Congress/Weekend Experience with our friends in the
Aloha Chapter.
Lambda Alpha has become more than just an “honorary society.” This past year we added to our tag line the phrase “providing a forum for the advancement of land economics." This addition is rooted by the work of Professor Richard T. Ely who inspired the founding of LAI. Ely believed that land is a trust that has been given to individuals to manage for the betterment of society. Our goal as a professional society is to provide the forum for the vigorous discussion of issues facing land economics. In a phrase associated with Professor Ely, it is through the “continual winnowing and shifting that we will find truth” that I find the purpose of our organization. Over the next two years that I will lead this organization, I hope to challenge each of our chapters and individuals to find better ways to engage our talents. I want Lambda Alpha and each of its members to become stronger leaders in their communities by finding ways to provide the forum for the continual winnowing and shifting of the issues facing the use of our land. By taking a leadership role we will all benefit – ourselves and our community. I encourage each of you to take a more active role in your local chapter and in International. I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions that will help our organization achieve our goal of searching for better ways to be stewards of our land. Announcements: In
Memoriam Public Consumption Market Analysis Wanted If your firm produces market analysis for public consumption that is available through the internet, we would like to feature it in Online KeyNotes. Please send us information when your updated reports or newsletters become available and we will announce it in the next edition. Chapter News: Chicago-Ely
Chapter Chapter membership is at an all-time high of 212 land economics professionals. The chapter inducted 22 new members at its investiture banquet held October 22 at the recently renovated US Botanic Garden Conservatory on the Mall. The new inductees are:
At the chapter's September monthly luncheon, president Lew
Bolan proudly noted that of LAI's nine distinguished international
award winners, five are from the George Washington Chapter. The
September monthly luncheon began the chapter's fall program and
featured a presentation by a senior director of the Casey Foundation
which is committed to restoring Washington's street tree canopy,
once a hallmark of the city. Barbara Deutsch noted
the return on investment from a sound street trees program in terms
of savings on correcting storm water runoff, polluted air and similar
issues. Upcoming luncheons will highlight major regional development
issues. Update on San Diego real estate market is available from LAI member
Gary London of the London Group Realty Advisors
in San Diego. Get the latest forecast on the San Diego market by
going to www.LondonGroup.com Student Chapter of Lambda Alpha International On September 17, 2003, Student Chapter members attended the Ely Chapter monthly meeting and heard a presentation by Ron Shipka, Jr. (CFO of Enterprise Companies) on "A New Future for South Water Market," outlining the preservation and redevelopment of the buildings in Chicago's South Water Market into 825 residential units.
Student Chapter members are encouraged to attend the Ely Chapter
meetings to interact in an informal setting with their many members
involved in real estate programs and activities at John Marshall.
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Hawaii
Weekend Experience Delights LAI Attendees at 35th Biennial Congress
An Honorary Society Providing a Forum for the Advancement of Land Economics