Talking Points for SoHo/NoHo Upzoning Public Hearings
With the first public hearings coming up on June 23rd for the city’s proposed SoHo/NoHo Upzoning, and more to come throughout the summer and fall, we thought we’d offer some … Continued
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Author: Andrew Berman
Welcome Aboard, Sarah Eccles
Today we welcome Sarah Eccles as our new Research and Preservation Associate. Sarah is a historic preservationist with a keen interest in the relationship between communities, people, and the built … Continued
Demographic Deception: de Blasio’s SoHo/NoHo Plan
Last week, the City ‘certified,‘ or issued its final proposal for the massive upzoning of SoHo, NoHo, and parts of Chinatown. The voluminous documents contained numerous inaccuracies, falsehoods, and mischaracterizations, … Continued
Welcome Aboard, David Herman
Today, we welcome David Herman to our staff as Communications Manager. David is a graphic designer, editor, and photographer, as well as a longtime activist focusing on livable streets, better … Continued
Welcome Aboard, Juan Rivero
Today Juan Rivero joins Village Preservation as our new East Village and Special Projects Director. Juan is an urban planner, researcher, and community advocate with experience in government, academia, and … Continued
Beyond the Village and Back: Cushman Row, 408-418 West 20th Street
In our series Beyond the Village and Back, we take a look at some great landmarks throughout New York City outside of Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo, celebrate their … Continued
Women’s History Month: Celebrate, Honor, Preserve Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating, honoring, and advocating, and you can too!
Celebrate African American History Month and the Elizabeth Blackwell Bicentennial and Join Us in Fighting to Protect This Critical History
This February is African American History Month, a time to highlight and celebrate the rich history of African American struggle, success, and life in our neighborhoods over the last four … Continued
New African-American History Curriculum for Children’s Education Program
Just in time for the upcoming Black History Month, Village Preservation has developed a new, four-part course on African American history for middle school students as part of our Children’s Education … Continued
Community Alternative Rezoning Plan For SoHo And NoHo — Public Hearings 12/3 And 12/8
Village Preservation and ten other local community organizations representing thousands of residents have released a community alternative rezoning plan for SoHo and NoHo. The Mayor’s plan would allow new development … Continued