The Audubon Park Alliance is a coalition of neighbors in the Audubon Park Historic District, whose mission is to
Funded by the Audubon Park Alliance
Beautify public spaces,
Advocate for clean and safe streets,
Preserve and promote the neighborhood’s architecture, history, and culture.
Events:
- Guided walks through the Audubon Park Historic District in cooperation with Municipal Arts Society “Jane’s Walks,” 2017
- Co-sponsor of the first Harlem Preservation Conference, 2017
- Numerous presentations in support of expanding the Audubon Park Historic District, 2016/2017
- Collaboration with Riverside Oval Association) author talk and book-signingThe Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel, by Margaret A. Oppenheimer, 2017
- Guided walks through the Audubon Park Historic District for the Historic Districts Council, 2016
- Co-sponsor of New York City's Heritage Rose District
- Audubon Park themed lectures and presentations for:
Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group, 2015
Three-part Audubon Park lecture series in the Audubon Park Historic District, 2015
Society for Industrial Archeology, Roebling Chapter, 2014
The Association of Public Historians of New York State, 2013
Researching New York: Perspectives on Empire State History, 2012
The Audubon Park Alliance provides funding in support of:
- Audubon Park Virtual Walking Tour
- Audubon Park Guided Walking Tour Guidebooks
- Audubon Park Perspectives
- Audubon Park Historic District Signage
Advocacy:
- Researched and wrote the Request for Evaluation for Expanding the Audubon Park Historic District submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Prepared and delivered presentations to Community Board 12 Land Use Committee in support of expanding the Audubon Park Historic District
- Coordinated with Historic Districts Council on stategy for promoting Audubon Park Historic District expansion
- Lobbied local elected officials and agencies for improved street safety
- Lobbied local elected officials and agencies expanding the historic district
- Collaborated with the Riverside Oval Association on events and fundraising
- Co-wrote Request for Evaluation for creating the Audubon Park Historic District, 2000/2003
- Generated support for Audubon Park Historic District through in-person and online advocacy
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