1. WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
Model your letter on this sample below
Chair
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
Municipal Building
1 Centre Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Dear Chair of LPC:
I am a Tribeca resident/business and [say something about yourself or your co-op or business].
I/our co-op/condo/business supports Tribeca Trust’s proposal for expanded historic district boundaries for Tribeca. I/we urge the Landmarks Preservation Commission to act quickly and vigorously to expand the boundaries of Tribeca’s historic districts. Our neighborhood needs to be made whole again. This will better ensure that the unique sense of pace in Tribeca has will be passed on to the next generation of New Yorkers.
Add any other arguments you wish.
Sincerely,
Your Name
2. IF YOU WRITE SUCH A LETTER, EMAIL US TO TELL US YOU DID SO. Email us volunteer@tribecatrust.org
3. VOLUNTEER SOME TIME WITH US OR MAKE AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION: We need people to make maps, do historical research, do outreach, help with graphic design, or to spread the word when public hearings happen. Lawyers might come in handy as well. We are always looking for in-kind contributions of space for meetings and events, both large and small
4. DONATE. We hire preservation students to do building research for us and support is always needed for this work. Visit our Support page for donation information.
To download a copy of the model letter of support, click on the green link below.
SampleResidentLetter (1)“>Sample Resident Letter