90. entire panel laughing

Well, Real Deal magazine sold out their “Science of Real Estate” New Development Forum at Lincoln Center last week. It was an event! Over 3,000 tickets were sold.

Some thoughts…

* It was the first real estate event in the history of Lincoln Center.
* It was the first sellout event in 2007 for Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.
* Amir and Stuart proved once again, that they are truly unable to think small.
* Additional confirmation that the backstage green room, is never green.
* Amazed that Fritz was able to crash the green room.
* Glad that Cathy H picked Real Deal red.
* The constant and very loud church bells that ring behind the black curtain.
* The spotlights were so bright, I now know how a deer feels.
* Steve Cuozzo was our fearless conductor.
* Admiring developers Kent Swig and Steven Ross’ incredible knowlege and the lion’s share of questions.
* New understanding for the looming 421a tax abatement expiration.
* Memories of bursting with answers and comments, but couldn’t figure out how to get a word in.
* Appreciated Amanda Burden’s stance in not apologizing for critics accusations of micromanagement.
* Wished Professor Shiller would not be so apologetic for his contrarian views on housing. He’s a smart man and has a lifetime of work to show for it.
* Kudos to Pam Liebman of Corcoran and Bob Knakal of Massey Knakal for asking the first questions of the panel, achieving a strong pr play without being on stage.
* Relieved that so many other people aside from myself have real estate centric existences.
* Glad to get that free chocolate bar in the Real Deal goodie bag.
* Sure that The Real Deal has been around longer than 4 years.

86. Miller Cuozzo
5. Shiller and Burden
68. Pre-event over shot room filled