For a more livable city from sidewalk to skyline

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Advocacy

public space atrium at Trump Tower, 590 Madison Avenue
Planning
Advocates for Privately Owned Public Space

Protecting New York’s 80-acre network of public plazas and arcades

2000–present
Policy
City Environmental Quality Review Reform

Exploring ways to improve the City's CEQR process

2018–present
Preservation
Enduring Culture

Supporting, celebrating, and preserving diverse cultural heritage throughout NYC

2023 - present
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Events + Tours

TourVirtual
The Architecture of Sir Norman Foster
with Sylvia Laudien-Meo
Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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TourIn Person
Grand Central Terminal
with MAS Docent
Friday, January 23 at 12:30 PM
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Terminal City Revisited
with Matt Postal
Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 AM
Member: $25 | Non-member: $35
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TourIn Person
Gramercy Stories
with James Russiello
Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 AM
Member: $25 | Non-member: $35
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TourIn Person
Grand Central Terminal
with MAS Docent
Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 AM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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TourVirtual
Art Deco 42nd Street
with Anthony W. Robins
Monday, January 26 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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the outdoor public space at 520 Madison Avenue
2012
Advocates for Privately Owned Public Space (APOPS)
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