First Church of Christ Scientist, how the west was won, Landmarks, OHNY, When the Process Works
Don’t panic! This article from The New York Times is from May 1982…nearly 35 years ago. Today, the majestic structure of the (now) First Church of Christ, Scientist[1] is a landmark protected as part of the Upper West Side/Central Park West...
Community Board 7, Congregation Shearith Israel, Land Use Committee, Landmarks at Risk, Watch List
Olivia Kelley recounts the latest trials for Congregation Shearith Israel’s long-toothed proposal to build five stories of condos atop their new community house. In Shearith Israel Project Nixed Again (linked), Kelley hones in on key points...
CENTRAL dARK, Landmarks at Risk, Watch List
DOWNLOAD the new printable CENTRAL dARK flyer HERE Will Central Park Become CENTRAL dARK? A supertall tower could rise on West 66th Street casting shadows on residential blocks, landmark designated buildings, and Central Park. Leading this assault on our public assets...
Advocacy, Dept. of City Planning, Watch List, Zoning
AVOID DELAYS! Contact Governor Cuomo Today! Last week, the MTA announced their plan to raise fares in 2017 to $3 a swipe. They’d like to raise height limits on their real estate, too! A provision hidden in this year’s New York...
Fourth Universalist Society, how the west was won, When the Process Works
There could not be a more positive sign for the future of New York than the decision by those in charge of this church…to save and restore its building for the benefit of its community…willing to stake a claim for the belief that we do not make a better...
