The Land Use Process is Changing in NYC | Nicole Campo | Eps#118

In this episode of Sisto Says, Sisto has a conversation with Nicole Campo, AICP, Senior Advisor in Land Use Planning and WEDG at Langan — a nationally recognized engineering and environmental consulting firm. With deep roots in New York City's planning landscape, Nicole brings a rare combination of regulatory expertise, hands-on project experience, and a forward-looking perspective on where the city is headed.Nicole walks us through her background in land use planning, how she found her way into the field, and what it means to advise on some of NYC's most complex development and sustainability challenges. From navigating ULURP and zoning variances to understanding the evolving role of environmental and green design standards, Nicole offers insight into the layers that make land use in New York City unlike anywhere else.The conversation explores how the regulatory environment is shifting — driven by housing demands, climate resilience initiatives, and a city administration pushing for faster, smarter growth. Nicole shares her take on where the opportunities lie, the friction points that still slow projects down, and what planners, developers, and owners should be paying attention to right now.Whether you're in real estate, development, architecture, engineering, or just trying to understand how New York City actually gets built — this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Listen now and subscribe!