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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Your Voice Is at Stake: Vote NO on Question 3
Don’t let “fast” government come at the expense of public input. This year’s election ballot includes five proposed changes to...
Don’t Blame Landmark Protections for The Plaza’s Closure
The news that The Plaza Hotel will close in January for four years of exterior repairs has shocked New Yorkers....
Speak Up: NYC’s Housing Plan Needs Your Input
Before the City Fast-Tracks Development, Communities Deserve a Voice New York’s City Planning Department has identified a “fast track” list...
URGENT: Congress Could Gut Section 106. Act Now.
A New Threat to America’s Historic Preservation Law Take Action Now! – The Senate Could Act November 9. The only...
A Tunnel to Where? What is Happening at Penn?
October 1, 2026 The new Gateway tunnels are moving ahead—but where will those trains go once they reach Manhattan? The...
City Plan Would Not Result in “Fair Housing Growth”
The City’s latest program for increasing housing wants to add 700,000 homes to New York over the next 10 years....
Remembering 9/11
Twenty-five years can seem like a long time. But the memories of September 11th, 2001, remain vivid. Like many New...
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