Edward Lamson, AICP, Principal

Edward Lamson AICP is a Principal and Co-Director of Urban Planning at BJH. As co-leader of the Urban Planning practice, Edward draws from his background in policy and advocacy to devise comprehensive planning solutions and real estate analyses for private and public sector clients. His recent projects at BJH include serving as urban planning policy specialist for PlaNYC - New York City’s long-term strategic climate plan; developing investment strategies for over $750 million in projects located on Long Island in Westbury, Amityville, and Huntington Station through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative; coordinating socioeconomic studies under State Environmental Quality Review Act and City Environmental Quality Review related to the New York Penn Station Area, Belmont Park Redevelopment, Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Rezoning, and the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay.

Edward completed his Masters in Urban Planning at Harvard University and is an accredited member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Prior to BJH, he worked in Mexico City at an engineering practice on water sustainability and infrastructure projects. He previously clerked for the Attorney General of Ontario in Toronto, Canada at the environment and land tribunals division. While there, he advised decision-makers on green energy infrastructure projects, zoning and master plan appeals, and real estate development proposals.

  • For the City of New York, serving as urban planner and policy specialist for PlaNYC 2023, which outlines agency and citywide initiatives to address near- and long-term climate threats.

    For the State of New York and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, developing investment strategies for over $750 million in projects located on Long Island in Westbury, Amityville, Huntington Station, Smithtown, and Hempstead

    For the State of New York, conducting planning analysis for an Environmental Impact Statement, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, related to the Penn Station Area land use development impacts related to businesses and residents

    For the Village of Westbury, New York providing analysis on redevelopment and rezoning scenarios relating to transit-oriented development for their Downtown Revitalization Initiative and the State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements

    For the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, advising on potential rezoning opportunities and neighborhood revitalization strategies for New Dorp Lane District

    For the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, advising on potential development opportunities for the 2020 Comprehensive Economic Development Plan including development opportunities, vacant parcel site analysis, existing conditions, and implementation and stakeholder strategies

    For the Clearwater (Florida) Redevelopment Agency, providing analysis for a downtown tenant incentive program

    For the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, conducting analysis and report related to rezoning efforts for a neighborhood block and existing conditions research related to parcel ownership, zoning parameters, and rezoning/planning approvals for a new commercial development hub

    For the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, performing research into possible redevelopment opportunities and state/local redevelopment programs for non-profits and manufacturing businesses

    For the Family Services Network of New York, providing urban planning guidance on their Brownfield Planning Area Report including site selection, zoning analysis, existing neighborhood conditions, and implementation strategies

    For various clients, assembling a pro forma analysis for development projects in New York and New Jersey

  • Master in Urban Planning, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

    Juris Doctorate, York University Osgoode Hall Law School

    Hons. Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto

  • Bar Admission, Ontario, Canada, Law Society of Upper Canada (Non-Practicing)

    Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planner

    Member, American Planning Association

  • Consulting Collaborator, Neighborhoods Now, Van Alen Institute / Urban Design Forum

    Evergreen North Brooklyn Exchange, Industrial Development Champion Award 

    New York State, Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition, Runner-Up, Skyway River Loop Team (with Marvel as lead)

    Vision Long Island, Smart Growth Awards, Village of Westbury Rezoning 

    American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York Engineering Excellence Competition, Village of Westbury Rezoning

    Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Affordable Housing Development Competition

 

Email: elamson@bjhadvisors.com
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