Preservation School – Terminal Warehouse – May 19

May 19, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Join Charu Chaudhry, HDC Board Member and Associate Principal at Thornton Tomasetti, for this class about the restoration and adaptive reuse of Terminal Warehouse. Terminal Warehouse, one of New York City’s most significant early 20th-century industrial buildings, was originally constructed in the 1890s and expanded […]

Conference Tour- Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present & Future – May 16

On this two-hour walking tour, we will explore the Yard’s rich naval and labor history through examining historical documents, listening to oral histories from workers and sailors, and visiting historic buildings, including Civil War-era machine shops, the Yard’s museum and visitor center at BLDG 92, and a working dry dock still used today for ship repair.

Conference Tour – Brooklyn Army Terminal Tour – April 18

Built to supply American forces in World War I, this enormous Cass Gilbert-designed complex served as a supply base for the American military for nearly 50 years. Today, this thriving industrial park is home to over 100 companies in a wide array of industries, from precision manufacturers to biotech researchers, online retailers to chocolatiers.

Launch of Six to Celebrate brochure, “The Garifuna Diaspora” & Reception – March 24

The featured sites offer a glimpse into this community’s rich history, inviting you to explore further and support efforts to protect, preserve, and celebrate its unique legacy. This event will feature a live performance of Garifuna music, a short history of the Garifuna Diaspora, stories from Garifuna business owners featured in the brochure, plus more.

Timeless West Village: Landmarks, Legends, and Legacy Businesses – Feb. 12

Join HDC, Christopher Street Tours, and the West Village BID on this immersive tour of Six to Celebrate neighborhood, the West Village. Winding through the off-the-grid streets, we’ll explore the area’s evolution from an 18th-century rural settlement to a bohemian enclave and, ultimately, one of the city’s most architecturally and culturally significant districts.

2026 Preservation Conference – April 10

MAKING IT IN NEW YORK! The Preservation of Manufacturing Manufacturing has long been an integral part of New York City’s success, with businesses, makers, suppliers, and many others creating a rich network that provides for the city and world. HDC’s 2026 Conference will examine this complex topic with discussions among legacy businesses, new makers and artisans, economic development officials, historians, architects, developers, and many other stakeholders.