Historic Districts Council's Preservation Lobby Day

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Preservation Lobby Day: Wednesday, May 6!

Over the past few months, HDC has been working with a citywide coalition to draft a Citywide Preservation Platform. This platform outlines 5 points which we will use to communicate our issues to the Mayoral candidates and other candidates for public office (a full version of the platform can be found here):

1. Preservation is Sustainability - Preserving and re-using buildings and building materials saves money, energy, the environment, and also boosts local economies.

2. Preservation is Neighborhoods - Preservation of our historic buildings and neighborhoods is one of the most important factors in assuring that New York remains a livable and sustainable city.

3. Preservation is an Economic Catalyst - Preservation raises property values, strengthens the city’s tax base, and enhances tourism.

4. Preservation is Historic Religious Properties - Historic religious buildings are the anchors of many communities, and often provide social services that are not otherwise available.

5. Preservation is an effective Landmarks Commission - Investing in the Landmarks Preservation Commission is necessary for a better-staffed, more efficient and transparent LPC.

As this is a citywide platform, specific local issues unfortunately cannot be directly addressed, but all Neighborhood Partners are greatly encouraged to draft a platform or wish list to bring attention to specific issues that impact your neighborhood.

HDC is now asking all our Neighborhood Partners to:

1. Sign On & Endorse This Platform – please read the platform and if you support its points, let us know by contacting us and signing on as a co-sponsoring organization. Signing on to the platform is a powerful way to show elected officials that these concerns are shared by a wide constituency. All organizations endorsing the platform will be listed on the platform – stand up and be counted! If you can’t speak for an organization, let us know you support this as an unaffiliated Concerned New Yorker.

2. Show Up at 11am on Wednesday, May 6 at City Hall for Annual Preservation Lobby Day – we have arranged for a rally on City Hall Steps at 11am, Wednesday, May 6th. We’ll take the hour between 11 and 12 to gather and organize ourselves. We will be specifically rallying for continued and enhanced support for the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s budget; but this is a terrific opportunity to show city officials the strength of the preservation community. Let us know if you can join us by emailing lbelfer@hdc.org, and we will provide signs identifying your neighborhood (or feel free to bring your own).

We depend on your support! If you have any questions or need any more information about the Platform or Lobby Day, please don’t hesitate to call HDC at 212-614-9107.

We look forward to seeing you at City Hall!

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