• Boston, Massachussetts
    Boston, Massachussetts
  • Washington, DC
    Washington, DC
  • Phoenix, Arizona
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Aloha Chapter - Hawaii
    Aerial view overlooking Hawaii's landmark, Leahi Crater (known as Diamond Head), and Waikiki.
  • London, United Kingdom
    London, United Kingdom
  • Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
  • Orange County, California
    Orange County, California
  • Hermosillo, Mexico
  • Toronto, Ontario
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Atlanta, Georgia
    Downtown Atlanta Skyline
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Austin, Texas
    Austin, Texas
  • San Diego, California
    San Diego, California
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • New York City, New York
    New York City, New York
  • Abu Dhabi Skyline, United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi Skyline, United Arab Emirates
  • Tokyo Skyline with Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower
    Tokyo Skyline with Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower
  • San Francisco, California
    San Francisco, California
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Los Angeles, California
    Los Angeles, California
  • AUM, India - The University of Pune
    AUM, India - The University of Pune
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Chicago, Illinois
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • Sacramento, California
    Sacramento, California
  • Memphis, Tennessee
    Memphis, Tennessee
  • Santa Fe skyline
    Santa Fe skyline | Photo Credit: Robert Reck
  • Financial District, Madrid, Spain
    Financial District, Madrid, Spain

Welcome!

About LAI

Connecting professionals.

Lambda Alpha International ( LAI ) is a global land economics society where top professionals connect. Membership is honorary and selective. 

Our 2000+ members make meaningful connections at the local chapter level, and with peers worldwide.

LAI chapters are located in major cities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.  

Sharing knowledge.  

LAI provides a forum for the exchange of ideas in the fast-paced world of land use and development. 

Our members come from a wide variety of fields related to the use and reuse of land. This professional diversity creates a unique blend of perspectives and experience.

Advancing best practices. 

LAI is committed to excellence and high standards of professional ethics. Our members are among the best in their respective fields.  

We recognize professional excellence through the presentation of prestigious international awards.

LAI supports education and research through the Land Economics Foundation.

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LAI Membership

Membership in LAI is highly selective through a nomination process initiated by an active LAI member.

LAI members have:

  • 10 or more years of experience in their fields
  • Distinguished themselves professionally
  • Made an outstanding contribution to the field of land economics
  • Demonstrated a commitment to public service and high standards of professional ethics

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Benefits of membership include:

  • Local chapter meetings with meaningful dialogue about issues that matter
  • Annual international Land Economics Gatherings with back-stage VIP access to the workings of a city
  • KeyNotes, our online newsletter
  • Local and global networking opportunities
  • Access to our online member database

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Mark Your Calendar

Global Programming

Color of Law II:  Equitable Residential Appraisals - A view from the Federal Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal & Valuation Equity
  December 1, 2023
  More Info

Color of Law II: Equitable Residential Appraisals – An interview with Craig Steinley, President, Appraisal Institute by Jonathan Miller, President, Miller Samuel, Inc.
  December 13, 2023
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Land Economics Gathering

LAI Phoenix
  October 16-18, 2024
  Event Page
  Lodging Info

  

Land Economics Foundation

The Lambda Alpha International’s Land Economics Foundation (LEF) is a not-for-profit charitable foundation organized to administer an investment fund providing grants to advance the application of land economics to the mutual goals of Lambda Alpha International (LAI) and the Foundation:

Connecting professionals.

Sharing knowledge.

Advancing best practices.

Learn more

Upcoming Chapter Events

6
Dec

Annual Meeting

Boston Chapter
6
Dec

Chapter Luncheon and Annual Meeting

Zia - New Mexico Chapter
6
Dec

Chapter Dinner Meeting & Seminar

Simcoe - Toronto Chapter