Advocacy, City Council, Historic District, Riverside Drive, West End Avenue, West End Preservation Society
The Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I continues on the path to achieving bona fide landmark status! City Council has set a date for the public hearing (Wednesday, October 3 — more details here). Now they need to hear from YOU. This is...
Advocacy, Dept. of City Planning, Landmarks Preservation Commission, LPC, Robert Tierney, West End Avenue, West End Preservation Society
On June 26th, 2012, by unanimous vote of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I has been designated! This was the first step in a multi-agency process to secure the landmark designation that West End...
Advocacy, social media, twitter, Unsung Heroes
In addition to checking in with LANDMARK WEST! on our website (and, of course, here on our blog!), you can get even more up-to-date notices and musings from us via Twitter. If you don’t already, follow us! Jump into the conversation! Our...
Advocacy, architecture, C of A, Historic District, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tavern on the Green, in Central Park, soon to be restored and modified with a glass pavilion. An example of a recent preservation issue focused on by our C of A Committee (learn more below!).In landmarks preservation, designation is just the beginning! ...
Advocacy, Friends of the UES, Historic Districts Council, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Scenic Landmark
Earlier this month, we reported on plans moving forward for the iconic Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park. Since then, the action has moved from the field to the hearing room.The City’s multi-agency team and contracted architects have shopped...
