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Watch Panel Discussion – Is Preservation Hindering Housing Creation in New York?

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About the Event

The Conservancy was pleased to present an impressive panel at the Morgan Library & Museum on March 25, 2026. They addressed the question “Are Historic Districts Hampering Housing Production in the City?” Their collective answer was “no.” You can watch their presentations here.

Panelists: Gale Brewer, Donovan Rypkema, Margery Perlmutter, Alexander Gorlin, and Maggie Poxon.

Our panel included leading voices representing economics, public policy, architecture, housing development, and preservation:

  • City Council Member, Gale Brewer
  • Economist, Principal & CEO of PlaceEconomics, Donovan Rypkema
  • Principal of Alexander Gorlin Architects, Alexander Gorlin, FAIA
  • Principal of URBAN FACTORS, former Chair of NYC Board of Standards & Appeals, former Commissioner of NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, land use lawyer, and architect Margery Perlmutter
  • Affordable Housing Developer of Fish Plate Development, Maggie Poxon
  • Hosted by Conservancy President, Peg Breen

The Conservancy believes preservation has an important role to play in saving and creating housing. Find out how and why.