Shaping New York's Future: Insights & Honors at the 2023 ZAC Annual Breakfast

The Zoning Advisory Council (ZAC) held its annual breakfast event on April 20, 2023, at Club 101, located in the prestigious 101 Park office tower. The event, which ran from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, was an opportunity for professionals from various disciplines related to zoning and city planning to gather and discuss pertinent issues​​. The breakfast served as a networking and award ceremony event, bringing together individuals who play critical roles in shaping the architectural and urban landscape of New York City. Among the notable attendees was the Honorable Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who delivered a keynote address.

The Honorable Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, delivering the keynote address.

This event highlighted the collaboration between city officials, zoning experts, and the broader architectural community in addressing the city’s development challenges. The breakfast also provided an occasion to recognize the contributions of key figures in the field.

L to R: Sheldon Lobel, President, ZAC; Richard Barth, Sr. Advisor, Capalino & former Exec. Dir., DCP; Kazimir Vilenchik, First Dep. Commissioner, DOB; Hon. Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President.

The event's honorees and vibrant conversations reflected the inclusive spirit of the event, which brought together experienced professionals from various backgrounds, including the legal, government, and architectural sectors. The gathering underscored the ZAC's commitment to facilitating dialogue and fostering partnerships that aim to enhance the urban environment through informed zoning and land use practices.