In Two Weeks, Important Hearing for West End Avenue Extension

LW! e-newsletter

August 8, 2012

In Two Weeks, City Planning Comm. to Review
West End Avenue Historic District Extension!

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 Avenue and its row house-lined midblocks have long deserved.

The next step is review by the City Planning Commission. The LPC's designation is forwarded to City Planning which will consider, as the LPC website states: "the effects of the designation as it relates to zoning, projected public improvements, and any other city plans for the development or improvement of the area involved. For historic districts, the City Planning Commission must hold a public hearing prior to issuing their report." This public hearing is open to all; please attend and offer a public statement or lend your "silent support" of this important community effort!

WHAT: Public hearing of the City Planning Commission to consider

the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I

(W. 79th - 87th Sts. - click here for the boundary map)

WHEN: Wednesday, August 22nd; Time To Be Determined

Stay tuned to LW! emails for approximate time as the date approaches;

you may also consult the City Planning website, here.

WHERE: City Planning Commission; Amanda Burden, Chair

22 Reade Street -- Bring photo ID

(Click here for directions)

WHO: You, your neighbors, all who support neighborhood preservation!

Help us spread the word; let us know of others in your building or

on your block who are interested in learning more about this ongoing

issue. Attending the public meeting is incredibly valuable; if you're

unable to attend, please register your support in writing (here's how).

The Road Ahead: City Council on the Horizon

The respective votes of the Landmarks Preservation and City Planning Commissions to designate the first of three proposed historic district extensions on the Upper West Side (anchored by West End Avenue) will ultimately lead the community to a hearing of the New York City Council.

Tremendous thanks to City Council Member Gale Brewer, who strongly supports the landmark designation; she needs all of our support to secure City Council approval of the extension's landmark status. Please write, call or email Council Member Brewer to thank her and let her know you're behind her 100%.

In addition to Council Member Gale Brewer, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn needs to hear from you, too! She is an integral part of the City Council's role in the designation process.

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