Community Activists Talk About Appropriateness
Preservation in Context: Communities and their Landmarked Districts
Wednesday, 11/18/2009, 6:00 – 8:00pm RSVP Where: At The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets More than twenty community organizations in New York advocate for the collective best interest of their historically landmarked communities. The composition of each neighborhood uniquely defines the needs of each historic district and directs the local organization’s relationship with the Commission. Representatives from activist groups representing varying community types (residential, commercial, mixed, tourist, etc.) will discuss how their neighborhoods were affected by district designation and the impact of new development. Speakers: Moderated by Sherida Paulsen, FAIA, 2009 President, AIA New York Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 CES: 1.5 LU, 1.5 HSW Exhibition and related programs are organized by the AIA New York Chapter, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Center for Architecture Foundation in partnership with the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation. Underwritten by: NY Landmarks Preservation Foundation The programs related to this exhibition were made possible by the generosity of the following 2009 Inaugural Fund donors: Underwriter Sponsors Supporter Friends |