Adam Lehodey

Adam Louis Sebastian Lehodey is an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute, focused on questions of governance, economics and culture in New York City. Lehodey’s on-the-ground reporting explores policy reforms that could bolster’s New York’s role as a global city. He aims to capture voices, opportunities, and ideas that are often overlooked by the traditional press, while also providing evidence-based policy analysis. He is particularly interested in how land-use and housing policy intersect with transportation, mobility, and public safety. Lehodey is also interested in architecture, the use of artificial intelligence and automation in regulatory processes, and urban entrepreneurship.  

Originally from London, Lehodey grew up in a bilingual Franco-British household. He holds a degree in economics from SciencesPo Paris and a degree in philosophy from Columbia University. At both schools, he led numerous free-speech initiatives and hosted scholars from other leading academic institutions. Lehodey previously ran for local elections in the United Kingdom. He was named a 2024 Summer Honors Academy fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and is an alumnus of the Hertog Political Studies Program. He is also a former intern at the Mercatus Center, where he researched the complete works of Jane Jacobs and their applicability today.