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Former ICSC EVP Albert Sussman Dies

NEW YORK CITY-Sussman, who was hired as the International Council of Shopping Centers first employee in 1958, died June 8 after a brief illness at age 88. When he was hired, ICSC had only 75 members. Today, the global trade association of the retail real estate industry has more than 48,000 members in 77 countries.

By Barbara Jarvie | Updated on June 09, 2004

NEW YORK CITY-Former International Council of Shopping Centers executive vice president Albert Sussman, who grew the organization from its infancy, died on June 8 after a brief illness. He was 88. Sussman was ICSC’s first employee in 1958 when there were only 75 members. Today, ICSC has more than 48,000 members in 77 countries. Sussman led the organization for 28 years until his retirement in 1986.

“Though there have been a great many visionaries throughout the history of the shopping center industry, no one man will be remembered quite like Albert Sussman for his zest, foresight and belief that the free exchange of ideas enables an industry to grow and prosper,” says Michael P. Kercheval, ICSC’s president and chief executive officer. “His commitment and service to the shopping center industry will never be forgotten.” Sussman remained active in ICSC as an ex-officio member of its board of trustees until his death.

During his tenure, ICSC published the Recommended Lease Form, which provided landlords guidelines for renting space in their shopping centers. Parking Requirements for Shopping Centers, a joint publication of ICSC and the Urban Land Institute, helped determined the ratio of parking spaces needed for a shopping center.

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