The Museum of the City of New York presents The Reach of the Landmarks Law: A Balancing Act, a conversation with:
Leonard Koerner, Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel, NYC Law Department, Office of the Corporation
Alison G. Greenberg, Partner, Calcagni & Kanefsky
Paul W. Edmondson, Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sami Naim, Vice President, Law and Policy, Municipal Art Society of New York
Michael T. Sillerman, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel
Meredith J. Kane (moderator), Partner, Paul Weiss
When New York’s landmarks law took effect 50 years ago, it forever changed the course of the city’s history. But has its proponents’ full vision been realized this past half century? In some cases, the law may have in fact been surpassed by newer legislation in other cities. Could it be strengthened, or are additional preservation tools needed to complement the law? At this panel, preservation experts will discuss these and other questions exploring the possibilities, limitations, and challenges of the landmarks law. This program takes place on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30pm and delves into the themes of the exhibition Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks, on view through September 13.
Reception and exhibition viewing to follow. Students may use the code LAW2 to get free tickets.