Real estate and construction are among New York’s most influential industries. The leaders of these sectors are often responsible for envisioning and implementing changes to the built environment, whether it’s major projects like the new World Trade Center and One Vanderbilt or smaller investments into badly needed affordable housing. They are key drivers of rezoning projects and advocates for pro-development policy changes, such as the Adams administration’s City of Yes initiative. Several of the biggest players are in the mix to secure a downstate casino license later this year. And many of them are active political donors, spending their funds to back like-minded politicians.

City & State’s Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate – researched and written in partnership with journalist L

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