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Spotlight on an Unsung Hero :: CTA Architects interviewed for Brazilian TV feature
2011 Unsung Heroes of the Upper West Side AwardeeCutsogeorge Tooman & Allen ArchitectsArchitecture is an international language. No extensive lessons are necessary to understand how the individual pieces of our neighborhood's built environment--demure...
UPDATE from the FIELD :: Elegant 1980s at Cherry Hill, Central Park
UPDATE from the FIELDAs reported by Cristiana P.In 1980, with the founding of the Central Park Conservancy, our City's first Scenic Landmark--Central Park, designated in 1974--began a miraculous transformation. Decades of neglect were slowly and carefully...
Preservation Heroes: Awards ceremony sings the praises of our “Unsung Heroes”
The world has many an unsung hero. In 2011, the Upper West Side has eight more. (click below to see the full event program) Artwork by Ron Barrett, illustrator of the world famous "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". The Unsung Heroes of the Upper West...
On the Hunt :: Happy Easter from the folks at LW!
It's been a spell since we logged some blog time, and it would seem that sharing our Easter Egg Hunt joy with our friends and neighbors is a great way to break the lull!Our resident Staff Activity Guru, Cristiana, tucked 20 candy and fun-filled pastel eggs throughout...
UPDATE :: Video of West End Avenue public hearing, for your educational and viewing pleasure
Following up on yesterday's blog post (and email, and NearSay story!) ...See for yourself! For those who were unable to attend the Tuesday, March 22nd, public hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider the proposed Riverside Drive-West End...
Community: YES! We Support West End Avenue Historic District Extension!
REPORT from the FIELDBy Cristiana P.The hearing room was filled to capacity (and beyond!) yesterday as the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) held the first of, ultimately, three public hearings to seriously consider historic district extensions on West End...
Landmarking by the Numbers
More work and less resources--so continues the saga of the LPC's funding history. At public hearing of the City Council's Land Use Committee, LPC leadership presented a preliminary budget for FY 2012. The jist: with less staff and insufficient funds ......
West End Avenue, Part I :: Hearing to consider historic district extensions approaches
West End Avenue, between 79th and 87th Streets, considered in the first of three public hearing Tell your neighbors! Tell your friends! In less than two weeks, we tell the LPC!On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will hold...
GUEST BLOG :: Preservation, the Next Generation
REPORT from the FIELDA Guest Blog, Reported by Will VogelLast weekend (March 4-6) the Historic Districts Council (HDC) continued celebrating “40 years of activism” with their annual preservation conference: Looking Forward, Looking Back: Forty Years of Preserving New...
UPDATE from the FIELD :: Fight for the Right … to Participate!
This past Tuesday morning, the Landmarks Preservation Commission convened to review proposed amendments to their Rules and to hear public testimony on this matter. LANDMARK WEST! was there, along with many of our preservation advocacy colleagues, representatives...
