CHPC - Citizens Housing and Planning Council

On April 2, 2009, CHPC held its 50th Annual Luncheon, attracting more than 800 leaders in housing, planning, finance, and government. The goal of the luncheon was to focus on looking forward, with optimism and realism, while recognizing the achievements of great New Yorkers.

This year, CHPC's Impact Award for Excellence in Housing was presented to Hon. Charles Schumer, New York Senior United States Senator, and Hon. Charles Rangel, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The award was made in recognition of Hon. Schumer and Hon. Rangel's involvement in the creation and passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the most sweeping housing legislation of the past 60 years.

We were pleased to present the Roger Starr Public Service Award to Sylvia Deutsch for her lifetime of service to the people of New York. The recipient of our Ibo Balton Community Planner Award was Eric Enderlin, Director of Multi-Family Initiatives at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Rafael Cestero, commissioner of HPD, delivered the special remarks.

CHPC honored Daniel L. Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P., for his visionary leadership in transforming NYC's future. In his keynote speech, Mr. Doctoroff called himself the "last optimist," claiming that New York would emerge stronger than before from the current financial crisis. The New York Observer wrote a story on the speech.

The luncheon also featured a special performance by the Highbridge Voices children's choir.

Watch Videos of the 2009 Luncheon:

Key Note Speaker Dan Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P.

CHPC would like to thank our generous platinum sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors 2009