This Year's HDC Preservation Conference Will Focus on Affordable Housing and Equity

This year’s Historic Districts Council preservation conference has been designed so fellow lovers of the city’s built environment can opt to meet up in person or virtually.

Two in-person panels aligning with the conference theme of “Reframing the Narrative: Equity, Affordable Housing and Cultural Landmarks” will be offered on Saturday, May 21. Opening remarks will be provided by Christopher Marte, council member for Manhattan’s District 1. The morning panel, focusing on case studies and lessons on preservation and affordable housing, will include a look at NYCHA’s work with the New York State Historic Preservation Office to evaluate housing campuses and provide support for rehabilitation.

Learning about the latest preservation campaigns across the city will take place virtually this year. The Preservation Fair portion of the conference, which in pre-Covid times involved mingling among activists and organizations and their tables of information, this year will be limited to a virtual exchange. Those seeking to get their cause in front of the preservation community will be able to submit materials that will then be provided to all attendees as a digital preservation packet. Those materials must be submitted to HDC by Monday, May 16. Registration for the full conference is not required to participate in the virtual fair.

The in-person portion of the conference takes place at the New York Law School in Manhattan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 21. Tickets are $35 for general admission, $25 for seniors and friends of HDC and free for students. More information on the program, how to submit your materials for the Preservation Fair and registration details can be found at the conference page online.

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