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Land Use & Zoning Attorney Jody Kline Attends Lambda Alpha International’s Annual Conference in Montréal Canada

Posted September 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM

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Jody Kline, the head of Miller, Miller & Canby’s Land Use and Zoning Practice, attended Lambda Alpha International’s (LAI) annual Land Economics Gathering on September 11-13, 2025 in Montréal, Canada. LAI is an honorary professional organization focused on land economics with twenty-six chapters around the world.  The event was LAI’s annual gathering with 150 attendees from the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.  Jody is the President of the George Washington (DC) Chapter of LAI and participated in the organization’s administrative activities conducted at this annual gathering.

Key themes included Cutting Edge Architecture, Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Trade and Commerce (e.g., the Port of Montréal and Canada Lands Company waterfront revitalization projects), Master Planned Community with Destination Luxury Retail and Housing Affordability Initiatives.  As Jody noted, “Montréal serves as a drop off point for trans-oceanic container ships and it then becomes the clearing house for rail, truck and St. Lawrence River Seaway distribution of food, consumer goods and industrial equipment throughout the North American continent.  During the conference we discussed the logistical coordination required to accomplish the movement of so much materials as well as the land use repercussions of high volume commercial and industrial activity on the quaint character of Montréal”. 

Jody Kline joined Miller, Miller & Canby in 1974, has been a principal of the firm since 1981 and has served as head of the Land Development practice area since that time. Jody’s practice concentrates on land use, zoning, subdivision and planning law in Montgomery County and the municipalities within the county. He has represented clients in many of the County’s planning and economic development initiatives. His areas of expertise include zoning, special exceptions, conditional uses, building variances, sign variances, subdivision, master planning, building permit issuance, and administrative and real estate matters related to land development. He represents private clients, non-profit entities and municipal corporations and agencies. Learn more about Miller, Miller & Canby’s Land Use and Zoning practice by clicking here or contact Jody at 301.762.5212.

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