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Summit 2010 – Welcome Address – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Betsy Head Among Five Parks to Receive a $30 Million Investment. Broadway Sherman Plaza rezoning has been unanimously rejected by the City Council. Summary of Public Review for Sherman Plaza Project, C 150438 ZMM, Community District 12, 4650 Broadway (Block 2175, Lot 1), Inwood, New York. Webmaster & Digital Outreach Manager. MAS Statement regarding the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Greater East Midtown Initiative. Upcoming Tours and Events.

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Tribute In Light – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Tribute in Light was first presented on March 11, 2002, six months after the attacks, and MAS presented it annually for ten years. Since 2012, Tribute in Light has been presented by the 9/11 Memorial Museum. See and listen to the origins of Tribute in Light and how it is produced. Annually on September 11. Tribute in Light can be seen from many points across the New York metropolitan area. Some excellent public viewing locations include:. Gantry Plaza State Park.

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Jane’s Walk NYC – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Jane’s Walk NYC. Jane’s Walk NYC. Jane’s Walk NYC 2016. Take your eyes to the street May 6-8. For the sixth annual Jane’s Walk! Jane’s Walk NYC brings together thousands of New Yorkers for an annual weekend long festival of 200 free volunteer-led neighborhood walking tours across all five boroughs. Each walk provides a unique snapshot of New York City, and an opportunity to celebrate its vibrant past, present, and future. In 2015, Jane’s Walk NYC featured 211 walks.

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Our Work – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Since 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York has been dedicated to safeguarding the city’s past while advancing the best ideas for tomorrow. Leveraging our network of urban planners, architects, elected officials, activists, and developers, MAS has helped shape the future of New York for over 120 years. The MAS staff members testify regularly on a range of issues before city commissions and committees, and in other forums.

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Public Events – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. -Jane Jacobs, 1961. Celebrating the City: Jane Jacobs at 100. What will you do in your own community to celebrate Jane this year? Visit our online portal. And share your plans. To celebrate Jane Jacobs and urbanism in 2016. Watch the video and give us your ideas »». Celebrating the City: Jane Jacobs at 100. May – October, 2016. A global celebrat...

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50 Years of Landmarks – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Preservation & Sustainability. 50 Years of Landmarks. 50 Years of Landmarks. April 19, 2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of New York City’s groundbreaking Landmarks Law, the passage of which ushered in unprecedented historic preservation following years of advocacy by MAS. As we continue to advocate for innovative solutions to our city’s most pressing challenges, please join us by becoming a member. Tell us your favorite landmark!

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Accidental Skyline – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Urban Planning and Design. Too often, New Yorkers are caught off guard by new development in their neighborhoods. The Accidental Skyline offers tools to help demystify the city planning process and bring the public into the conversation. Tips on using the maps. Note that other factors, such as historic districts, or a building’s designation as a landmark, may influence what can be built on a site. Toggles full screen mode. How transferable air rights work. Transferabl...

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MAS Gala 2015 – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. MAS Awards and Prizes. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal (JKO). Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal. Yolanda Garcia Community Planner Award. On June 4, 2015, the Municipal Art Society presented the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to Daniel L. Doctoroff, paying tribute to his civic, philanthropic and private sector leadership. MAS was proud to recognize Dan Doctoroff for his tireless dedication to the people and places that make New York so diverse and inspiring. Joan Gan...

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421-a Tax Exemption – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Urban Planning and Design. Numbers Behind 421-a and Affordable Housing Revealed. In total, the city forfeited more than $1.1 billion in tax revenue in 2014 alone through the 421-a program, 60% of which subsidized buildings in Manhattan. An interactive visualization (above) maps the impact of one of New York City’s most expensive housing incentive programs, building by building across the city. This data is accessible to the public for the first time. Rationalize 421-a...

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Join Us – The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Jane Jacobs at 100. Press & Updates. Stewards of the City. Since 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York has been dedicated to safeguarding the city’s past while advancing the best ideas for tomorrow. Become an MAS Member. And celebrate the diverse neighborhoods and people of our great city. Your membership support strengthens MAS as your voice for the future of New York City. Donate to the Annual Fund. And learn how to advocate for the future of our city. 2016 The Municipal Art Society of New York.