The Team
M/WBE History & Facts
L+M
Project Highlights
Agency Programs
100

My works include "The Bluest Eye" and "Beloved

Who is Toni Morrison?

100

M/WBE, but say it the long way

Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise 

100

In 2025, L+M began a strategic partnership with this investment firm

Sixth Street

100

Due to a successful GFE submission, this project changed how we put together GFE packages getting entire project teams and the marketing dept. involved. 

211/212 - Williamsbridge Gardens 

100

Don't threaten me with a good time! This program sets it's goal as 25% of applicable costs, combines M&W, and lets you use multiple certifications sources. 

NYC HPD 

200

I am a 6 time Tony Award winner on Broadway. I performed in shows such as Porgy and Bess.

Who is Audra McDonald?

200

On October 1, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo mandated this set percentage for MWBE goals for all NYS projects 

30% 

200

L+M's Mission Statement

"Working Together to Build Stronger Communities" 

200

At $162+ Million, this project has the highest MWBE utilization 

NYCHA Edenwald

200

This program takes the cake with goals as high as 51%

The City of Newark

300


Who is Misty Copeland?

300

Taking effect in January 2020, the personal net worth cap to obtain MWBE certification was increased to 

$15 Million

300

These two names make up the L and M, in L+M Development Partners.

Loewentheil and Moelis 

300

At $54+ million, this project has the highest MWBE spend for a single building

Bronx Point 

300

HCR, but say it the long way

Homes and Community Renewal 

400

I am a famous African-American female poet and won a Pulitzer Prize for my writings. I was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?

400

Article ___ is the NYS Legislation that requires M/WBE participation on state projects

15A

400

Dedication, Relationships, Innovation, Integrity, Respect and _________ are the 6 company values

Quality 

400

At $34+ Million this project is our highest MWBE spend for an HPD project. (Hint - it also would have hit HCR goals if it had them)

Coney Island Phase 1

400

NYC's wage reporting system for projects that do not have prevailing wage

LL44 - Wage 

500

I was the first African-American actor to win an Oscar. I was in the movies Lilies of the Field, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Who is Sidney Poitier?

500

In this year, MWBE was established into executive law 

1988

500

Year L+M was founded

1984

500

Leading at 62 people placed, this project has the hightest number of local hires

Essex Crossing Site 2

500

Construct NYC is a prequalification program, led by this agency which provides MWBE's exclusive opportunities to their projects. 

NYC - Economic Development Corportation  

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