Prior to May 6, please reach out to your local council member to request their support! Click on the names below to send emails reiterating the points at right (for additional contact info and other members, please click here).

Hon. Gale A. Brewer
Hon. Inez Dickens
Hon. Melissa Mark Viverito

Previous Lobby Days have resulted in higher LPC funding and have demonstrated the breadth of the preservation community. Let's continue our good efforts!  

Citizens Emergency Committee to Preserve Preservation
Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
Historic Districts Council
Landmark West!
Municipal Art Society
New York Landmarks Conservancy

WHAT:  Preservation Lobby Day
WHERE:  Steps of City Hall
WHEN:  Wednesday, May 6, 2009 – a press conference will begin at approximately 12 noon, but please plan to arrive by 11:45 to show critical mass

The preservation community will be out in force to support increased funding for the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and to promote the themes outlined below. **Please let us know if you or your organization would like to sign on as a co-sponsor of the Platform!** A copy of the full Platform is attached.

"Preservation is Sustainability" Reuse and rehabilitation of older buildings should be incorporated into the City's planning process.

"Preservation is Neighborhoods" Protecting neighborhood character is a cornerstone of the City's long-term viability.

"Preservation is an Economic Catalyst" Preservation raises property values, strengthens the city's tax base and enhances tourism. The City should support efforts to expand Federal and State historic preservation tax credits and enhance the J-51 tax abatement program for landmarked properties.

"Preservation is Historic Religious Properties" A special task force should study feasible ways to support these important structures, which anchor communities and provide needed social service programs.

"Preservation is an effective Landmarks Commission" Proper staffing levels are needed to speed LPC approval of appropriate renovations and development, which stimulate economic activity.