Los Angeles developer Jerome H. Snyder, founderand president of J. H. Snyder Co., passed awayover the weekend at the age of 90. Snyder is a local icon known fordeveloping thousands of residential homes and millions of squarefeet in commercial space during his more than 70-year career as abuilder. He passed away after a brief battle with cancer, and wassurrounded by his family.

"Our industry has lost a great citizen," David C.Irmer, president of the Innisfree Cos.and Creekside Associates, tells GlobeSt.com."Jerry was a self-made real estate developer, and he made a careerof building projects worthy of his site selections.  Hewas the most articulate, design-conscious developer I've everknown.  Jerry's ability to visualize and create uniquebuildings on its site with monumental architecture and economicjustification has been legendary throughout the industry."