Neighborhood Partners
HDC works with a constituency of over 500 neighborhood-based organizations to create an educated, active community of preservationists engaged in protecting and enhancing New York City’s irreplaceable built and cultural heritage. Working through our Neighborhood Partners program, HDC engages in community building and development, offers educational programs and delivers technical resources, strategic assistance and direct [...]
Strengthening Preservation
Since 1971, HDC has been a vital force helping to protect historic neighborhoods and buildings throughout the five boroughs. HDC analyzes proposals affecting historic neighborhoods and takes action to ensure they are preserved and enhanced. We have been involved in the creation of almost every one of the more than 100 officially designated historic districts [...]
Protecting Neighborhood Character
New York is a living city which grows, shifts and even moves around. Encouraging sustainable, appropriate growth and investment in the city is a principal concern of HDC and ensuring that New York’s landmarks and historic neighborhoods continue to flourish and serve as sound foundations of New York’s future is a key part of that. New [...]
