Friends of the Upper East Side
Historic Districts

This March, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

The award categories are flexible and can vary each year.  Among other areas of accomplishment, previous winners  have demonstrated excellence in Restoration, Rehabilitation, Design, and Stewardship.  Individuals and advocacy groups who have displayed extraordinary achievement in the field of preservation are also eligible.

FRIENDS seeks nominations for both architecture and advocacy.  The awards committee will consider all submissions, large and small, that have furthered the cause of maintaining the special sense of place of the Upper East Side.

Please read our eligibility requirements below and submit nominations by January 13, 2012.

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Eligibility

1. Projects must be located between 59th and 100th Streets, and between 5th Avenue and the East River and including Central Park.
2. Projects must have been substantially completed between October 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011.
3. Only the exteriors of architectural projects and/or historically significant interiors will be considered.
4. Preservation projects should be for restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive re-use of historic buildings (including Post World War II architecture). The buildings may be located either in or out of the historic districts.
5. New construction is also eligible for awards.
6. Individuals or advocacy groups must have contributed to the preservation of the Upper East Side’s built environment.

Click here to download the nomination form.

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Yesterday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held their  hearing on the fate of the Whitney brownstones.  FRIENDS testified at the hearing, but no decision was reached. To read more, check out the latest Our Town article.

Calling all building detectives! This Saturday and Sunday, FRIENDS’ education program will host an activity table during the Family Festival at the Center for Architecture during Open House New York. We are pleased to participate again at this wonderful annual event, which celebrates architecture and design in New York City through a series of exciting walks, talks, and events. For details and other events, check out www.ohny.org.
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WHAT: OHNY Family Festival
WHEN: Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th, 12-4 p.m.
WHERE: Center for Architecture, 536 Laguardia Place, New York, NY

Environmental Aerie at Regis High School

Tuesday, October 4th
6:00pm
Regis High School
55 East 84th Street
$10 members, $15 non-members

Explore one of New York City’s largest green roofs with this special tour of Regis High School’s rooftop gardens. Tucked away above Regis’ stately, landmark designated façade, this mini-ecosystem includes native grasses, solar panels, an astronomical observatory, apiaries, and herb gardens that supply the school’s cafeteria. Joining us to discuss the design and the environmental benefits of the green roof will be the roof’s designer, Amy Norquist of Greensulate, and Father Philip G. Judge, S.J., president of Regis High School. After the tour, stay and enjoy the gardens during a short wine reception.

Tickets

Non-Member $15.00 Member $10.00 Student $10.00

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