http://hdc.org/blog/2008/11/11/commissioner-roberta-gratzs-comments-on-the-st-vincents-hardship-application/ News, Views and Reports from New York City's Preservation Community Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:03:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://hdc.org/blog/2008/11/11/commissioner-roberta-gratzs-comments-on-the-st-vincents-hardship-application/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Gary Tomei Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:52:31 +0000 http://hdc.org/blog/?p=1337#comment-144 This is the most articulate and insightful discussion, I have read, of the dilemma faced by the LPC in the St. Vincent's case. I have always maintained, and I believe, that St. Vincent's has alternatives in its pursuit to modernize. Achieving the Hospital's aims does not require emasculating the Lawmarks Law or severely damaging the Village Historic District. We must find a solution to maintain the integrity of the Village and at the same time work to create a first rate hospital facility. That solution,is difficult and requires ingenuity and determination, not only from the Hospital and the community, but from our government officials, who we elect, not to make easy decisions but to resolve complex problems. This is the most articulate and insightful discussion, I have read, of the dilemma faced by the LPC in the St. Vincent’s case.
I have always maintained, and I believe, that St. Vincent’s has alternatives in its pursuit to modernize. Achieving the Hospital’s aims does not require emasculating the Lawmarks Law or severely damaging the Village Historic District.
We must find a solution to maintain the integrity of the Village and at the same time work to create a first rate hospital facility.
That solution,is difficult and requires ingenuity and determination, not only from the Hospital and the community, but from our government officials, who we elect, not to make easy decisions but to resolve complex problems.

]]> http://hdc.org/blog/2008/11/11/commissioner-roberta-gratzs-comments-on-the-st-vincents-hardship-application/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Robert Moulthrop Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:11:31 +0000 http://hdc.org/blog/?p=1337#comment-143 Thank you for your thoughtful analysis. We must vigorously pursue every means to turn back the Landmarks Commission disastrous vote. If allowed to stand, this precedent spells the end for every precious Landmarked area in our city. We must take action now. Thank you for your thoughtful analysis. We must vigorously pursue every means to turn back the Landmarks Commission disastrous vote. If allowed to stand, this precedent spells the end for every precious Landmarked area in our city. We must take action now.

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