John Zuccotti was remembered as a \u201ccentral figure in the revitalization of New York\u201d as well as a \u201cclose personal friend, advisor, confidante, mentor and partner\u201d when Howard Milstein presented the John Zuccotti Lifetime Achievement Award to former Vice President Joe Biden at the Regional Plan Association\u2019s Annual Assembly. In tribute to John Zuccotti, Howard said, \u201cJohn built his life and career on the strength of several unique qualities: a vast network of relationships, the penetrating insights of his intellect, the power of his personality, the generosity and kindness of his manner, and above all, his rock-solid integrity.\u201d Howard described Vice President Biden as a global leader and champion of investing and modernizing our infrastructure: \u201cHis unwavering support for the Gateway Project, the rebuilding of LaGuardia Airport and the development of a high speed rail network in the Northeast Corridor are just a few examples.\u201d In his remarks, Biden said the U.S. infrastructure is a \u201cnational disgrace,\u201d as is New York State\u2019s. \u201cUnless we build new tunnels and repair the old ones, we\u2019re courting disaster.\u201d<\/p>\n