RXR Chairman and CEO, Scott Rechler, was recognized with the 2026 Visionary Leadership in Land Use Award by the Urban Land Institute New York, honoring his role in shaping transformative development across the New York metropolitan region through a public-private partnership model. The recognition underscores RXR’s longstanding approach to aligning private investment with public infrastructure, community priorities, and long-term economic growth.
The article highlights RXR’s differentiated approach to private-public development, working collaboratively with government agencies, transit authorities, and civic stakeholders to deliver complex, large-scale projects that connect to broader public systems. From transit-oriented development and adaptive reuse to mixed-use communities, RXR’s strategy emphasizes partnership over opposition, positioning public-sector entities as co-builders in creating places that drive both economic and community value.
The recognition also reinforces a broader industry message: as cities navigate housing constraints, infrastructure demands, and evolving economic conditions, successful development increasingly depends on strong public-private collaboration. ULI’s recognition of Rechler reflects RXR’s belief that enduring value is created when private capital and public purpose work in tandem to shape the future of cities.
