Advocacy
The Conservancy is a strong and respected voice for preservation laws and policies at every level of government. From testifying before the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, to lobbying in Albany and in Washington, D.C, to rallying constituents, we have a powerful impact. Our policy positions help shape landmarking, planning, and development decisions which affect our economy, tourism, and quality of life.
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Primary Election Day is Here
Election Day was a big deal when I was a child. My parents loved politics. My father left for work...
Our Urban Archive Debut
The Conservancy debuted June 7 on Urban Archive, a technology non-profit focusing on the architecture, culture, and unique stories of...
Highlighting a Year
It’s halfway through 2021 and I’m here touting our 2020 Annual Report. We publish our annual reports several months into...
Help Stop SoHo/NoHo Upzoning
The City’s plan to drastically upzone SoHo and NoHo has begun the public approval process. The City says the goal...
Campaigning for Preservation
It has been challenging to get mayoral candidates to attend preservation-themed public sessions sponsored by the Conservancy and colleague groups....
Push for Upzonings Before Mayor Leaves Office
A series of upzonings is threatening some of New York’s most treasured neighborhoods. New Yorkers reinvented SoHo/NoHo, Gowanus, and Governors...
Crucial Vote on Governors Island
The City Council Land Use Committee did approve the upzoning for the southern half of Governors Island with almost no...
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