The Reach of the Landmarks Law: A Balancing Act

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 ours 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 delves into the themes of our exhibition Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks.

Reception to follow!

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: Thu., Jun. 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave.
212-534-1672
Price: $16
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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 ours 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 delves into the themes of our exhibition Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks.

Reception to follow!

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

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