Comparative Views of NYU's Proposed Construction

Proposed Mercer St. Building courtesy of Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (source)

 The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation recently released "comparative views of NYU's proposed construction" in the North and South blocks bounded by West Third Street, Mercer Street, Bleecker Street, and LaGuardia Place.  We have included the diagrams below for your review. 

Gloria Visits the Garden Because...

The Sasaki Garden is beautiful in all seasons - a respite for thousands of people whether city dwellers in the near-by neighborhoods or tourists visiting the many fabulous sites of New York.

The Sasaki Garden is a wonderful place to be with company or to enjoy its tranquility alone.

Community Board 2 Announces NYU 2031 Hearings

NYU 2031 CORE pre-certification application (source)

Community Board 2 has released calendar information about meetings related to the NYU 20 Year Expansion Plan (or NYU 2031).  Below is an excerpt from the notice written by CB2 chair Brad Hoylman.  CB2 has a dedicated webpage for NYU 2031 at http://www.nyc.gov/html/mancb2/html/nyu_2031/nyu_2031.shtml.

NYU 20 Year Expansion Plan Meeting New Date & On-line Petition

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation just announced a new date for the NYU 20 Year Expansion Plan Community Meeting.  The meeting will be held on January 4, 2012 and not on January 10, 2012 as previously announced.  Time and location will be determined.  Please check the GVSHP website for further details.

Updated: Special WSVTA Meeting with Council Member Chin

Originally posted on December 3, 2011:

SAVE THE KEY PARK PLAYGROUND!

SAVE THE SASAKI (COURTYARD) GARDEN!

Please come to a special WSVTA meeting where Councilmember Margaret Chin will hear your questions, concerns and advocacy regarding the NYU 2031 Expansion Plan.