A Conversation on the Future of Vulnerable Historic Buildings in New York City
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Sixth Street Community Center, 638 E 6th Street
What’s the Stitch? When a demolition permit was filed for the landmarked house at 14 Gay Street in late 2022, it made local news and headlines, went viral on social media, and had many from inside and outside of the preservation world asking why and how this could happen. This inspired conversations about the meaning of preservation to community character, culture, and identity, and to the historic fabric of New York. A recent Advocacy project from MAS, A Stitch in Time Saves Nine, explores this case study and nine others from across New York City.
On Tuesday, September 5th, join MAS and Historic Districts Council at Sixth Street Community Center for a conversation about the protection and preservation of vulnerable historic buildings across the five boroughs. We’ll explore these nine case studies, plus other vulnerable historic spaces, and discuss the Landmark Preservation Commission’s Vulnerable Historic Buildings Action Plan. The conversation will be moderated by Frampton Tolbert (HDC) and feature the following panelists: Valerie Jo Bradley (Save Harlem Now!), Andrea Goldwyn (Landmarks Conservancy), John Weiss (LPC), Edmund Meade (Silman).
Time will be allotted for Q&A. Following the program, stay for mingling and light refreshments.
This event is co-organized with the Municipal Art Society, with additional support from Lower East Side Preservation Initiative.
$5 with code HDC5
