REI Presents ‘Long Island Zoning Atlas – A Map to Fix LI’s Housing Crisis?’ on May 3

The Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University College of Business will present its spring luncheon, titled “Long Island Zoning Atlas – A Map to Fix LI’s Housing Crisis?” on Friday, May 3, at the Hilton Garden Inn on the Stony Brook University campus.

The discussion on Long Island’s zoning policies and their potential impact on the region’s housing crisis will include panelists Gwen O’Shea, the president and CEO of Community Development Corp. of Long Island; Michael Florio, the CEO of Long Island Builders Institute; and Stephen Romalewski, a professor at CUNY Graduate Center. David Pennetta, the executive managing director at commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield L.I., will moderate.

The Long Island Zoning Atlas, found at longislandzoningatlas.org, provides a bird’s-eye view of zoning patterns across Long Island as well as detailed information for each of the over 1,200 individual zoning districts across Long Island’s 13 towns, two cities, and nearly 100 incorporated villages. The maps give a quick picture of where one-family, two-family or three-family-plus housing units can be built. It also shows how many districts allow housing to be built as-of-right versus those that require a public hearing.

The luncheon aims to bring together industry experts and thought leaders to share their perspectives on the future of Long Island’s housing landscape and to explore innovative solutions to address the issue, according to the Real Estate Institute.

“As communities grapple with housing affordability and equitable development, this event will dissect the key components of the zoning atlas and its potential to reshape the housing landscape,” the institute stated. “The panelists will offer insights into how the Long Island Zoning Atlas serves as a road map for policymakers, developers, and community stakeholders to navigate zoning regulations and promote inclusive growth.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by networking opportunities at 8:30 a.m. The symposium and panel discussion will begin at 9 a.m.