Squandering Architectural Heritage
AdvocacyPreservationist David Garrad Lowe’s obituary in Sunday’s New York Times was a fitting tribute to a singular man who combined…
Amtrak Says Bulldozing Only Way to Expand
AdvocacyAmtrak, MTA, and New Jersey Transit say they have completed an “exhaustive study” and concluded that the only way to…
Conservancy Testifies For Jacob Day & Manufacturers Trust Company Buildings
AdvocacyThe Conservancy testified on two issues at the LPC in September. We supported designation of the Jacob Day Residence at…
Promoting Black History & Cultural Institutions Citywide
AdvocacyNonprofit Technical Assistance Grant Program
Preservation Services
The Conservancy helped facilitate the fifth convening of New York City Black Institutions in early September. The Noble Maritime Collection…
Is This the City You Want to Live In?
AdvocacyHow Will the Mayor’s “City of Yes” Plan Impact Your Neighborhood? The New York City Planning Commission is scheduled to…
Another Reason for an Independent Review at Penn
AdvocacyThe stub-end, underground station the railroads want to build for New Jersey Transit is estimated to cost $16 billion. It…
Amtrak Slammed Over $16.7 Billion Penn Expansion Plan
AdvocacyAmtrak Slammed Over $16.7 Billion Penn Expansion Plan – Another Call for an Independent Review A Curbed article last Friday…
What Happened to Renovating Penn Station?
AdvocacyWhat Happened to Renovating Penn Station? This morning’s Crain’s New York Business asked a question that deserves an answer. “What…
Plans for Penn Station Deserve Independent Review – Sign our Petition!
AdvocacyAmtrak made a public presentation yesterday on plans for expanding rail capacity at Penn Station. Amtrak consultants said they…
“City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Public Hearing July 10
AdvocacyThis massive proposal will impact neighborhoods across the City. The City Planning Commission is holding its public hearing on “City…
