LW's app lets YOU take immediate action to help protect landmark sites! Here are some examples of how you can learn about the issues and get involved:
Tour Stop #15:
Former Dakota Stables
This significant but unprotected building was torn down after a robust public campaign, led by LW!, to save it. LW! is now deeply involved in ongoing efforts to fix flaws in the city's landmarks preservation process that directly resulted in the Stables' demise.
Join the cause and find like-minded friends on the "Citizens Emergency Committee to Preserve Preservation" Facebook page. Read LW! blog posts on the NYC landmarks crisis.
 |
| Image from the New York Times, 11/1/2006 |
Tour Stop #19:
New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society's landmark building is one of 10 sites on Central Park West where new condo towers may rise, according to a professional study commissioned by LW!, forever changing this iconic skyline as we know it today.
While strong community opposition has so far pushed back the Historical Society's plans for a 280-foot-tall highrise looming over its landmark, the City recently approved a slew of special permits allowing Congregation Shearith Israel, another low-rise Classical landmark, to build 5 floors of luxury condos on top of its West 70th Street community house.
Learn more about LW's skyline study and join the list of "Save Our Skyline" supporters (launched in 2006, re-launching now!). Read LW! blog posts on defending the skyline.
Tour Stop #28: Central Park
LW! led efforts, supported by more than a dozen ally organizations and over 1,400 individuals, to defend Central Park against a misguided City proposal to install four 35-foor-tall vinyl bubbles over existing outdoor tennis courts near 95th Street.
The City hasn't completely abandoned its proposal, which would privatize public space and pose an environmental threat to a Scenic Landmark and historic urban oasis. Join the list of concerned citizens who want to Keep Central Park Open to All! Read LW! blog posts on Central Park.
