For a more livable city from sidewalk to skyline

what we stand for

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
Advocacy in Action

Collaborating on citywide solutions for equity, public realm access, racial justice, and resiliency

2020 - present
Preservation
Enduring Culture

Supporting, celebrating, and preserving diverse cultural heritage throughout NYC

2023 - present
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Rethinking New York City’s Arterial Roadways.

Greener Corridors

Events + Tours

EventIn Person
CBH Talk | Progress and Preservation: Atlantic Avenue End-to-End
Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 PM
Free!
Attend
TourVirtual
Art & Dance, Part 3 of 4: German Expressionism, Bauhaus and Surrealism
with Sylvia Laudien-Meo
Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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TourIn Person
Penn, Farley, Moynihan
with Ginny Poleman
Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 AM
Member: $25 | Non-member: $35
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EventIn Person
Book Talk: Paradise Bronx
Wednesday, January 22 at 6:00 PM
Free!
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TourVirtual
Art Deco Centennial
with Anthony W. Robins
Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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TourIn Person
Terminal City Revisited
with Matt Postal
Saturday, January 25 at 11:00 AM
Member: $25 | Non-member: $35
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Legacy

Celebrating 130 years of advocacy on behalf of New York and New Yorkers.
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Vintage transit map for New York City
1903
Advocating for a Consolidated Transportation System
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