Land Strategies, Inc. Chicago, IL

November 10, 2008

Land Strategies, Inc. is pleased to announce their merger with Sam Schwartz Engineering (SSE). The purchase was finalized on November 5, 2008 and will open up new transportation opportunities for SSE in the Midwest. Todd Fagen, Land Strategies founding partner and now SSE Vice President and Chicago General Manager says, "the merger will strengthen our ability to perform at a higher level. The technical capabilities of SSE in transit planning, pedestrian modeling, roadway calming and safety, management of traffic and construction inspection is top notch and we look forward to a rewarding future." In addition to New York and Chicago, SSE has offices in Newark, Washington D.C. and Detroit-Windsor. Specifics of the deal were not disclosed.

All media inquiries should be directed to Rob Phillips, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Sam Schwartz Engineering 212.598.9010.

Since 1999, Land Strategies, Inc. (LSI) has built a reputation for providing clients with sound traffic engineering solutions. We specialize in transportation planning, providing expert testimony for legal cases, and traffic impact studies for clients in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Our clients range from government agencies at the federal, state and municipal level, to real estate developers, architects, law firms, neighborhood groups, nonprofit organizations and local chambers of commerce.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Land Strategies is an award winning leader in its field. The firm was founded on the belief in an undeniable, yet often overlooked relationship between land use planning and the resulting impact on traffic.

The Land Strategies mission is to bridge land use and transportation plans in order to reduce roadway congestion, taking a smart, sustainable approach to growth that provides people with alternative means of travel.

We strongly believe that this collaboration leads to improvements both in a development's function and in the quality of life for the people who live nearby or interact with it.