who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 16
- #01 PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD
- #02 THE EAST 11TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION INC
- #03 HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION INC
- #04 Community Design Center Rochester
- #05 FUND FOR PARK AVENUE NEW YORK INC
- #06 BELMONT BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION
- #07 OCEAN BEACH COMMUNITY FUND INC
- #08 RIVERHEAD TOWNSCAPE INC
- #09 LYME GARDEN CLUB INC
- #10 HYDE PARK VISUAL ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE INC
- #11 LADIES VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY OF SAG HARBOR
- #12 Buffalo Green Fund Inc
- #13 CAPITOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
- #14 WATER MILL VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOC INC
- #15 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS INWOOD PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION CORP
- #16 CULTIVATE CATSKILL INC
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Facilitates community design charrettes and conferences Community Design Center Rochestercapacity buildingPlans and facilitates community design charrettes and design conferences focused on urban design and planning issues to engage stakeholders and support community-driven solutions.
- Offers volunteer engagement opportunities Community Design Center Rochesterdirect serviceOffers volunteer roles to support lecture series, office projects, and special events, including clerical work, transcribing, presentation development, and event promotion.
- Organizes public lecture series and educational events Community Design Center Rochesterdirect servicePlans, promotes, and executes the Reshaping Rochester Annual Lecture Series, awards, and PLACEMAKING 101 webinar series, including organizing volunteer support for event logistics, promotions, and hospitality.
- Provides technical assistance and training for community design planning Community Design Center Rochestercapacity buildingHelps communities develop vision plans and provides technical assistance and training to promote equitable and resilient urban design through stakeholder engagement and capacity building.
- Urban beautification projects Buffalo Green Fund Incdirect serviceConducts beautification projects on streets and public areas in Buffalo, New York.
- Neighborhood enhancement and beautification CAPITOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceEngages in activities aimed at improving and beautifying the neighborhood environment.
- Acquires and repurposes historic buildings for community use PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceAcquired the historic Pelham Picture House and redeveloped it into The Picture House Regional Film Center, preserving its historical significance while adapting it for ongoing community cultural use.
- Advocates for historic and environmental preservation PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDadvocacySuccessfully advocated for the listing of the NY, Westchester & Boston Railway Highbrook Avenue Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places; opposed the construction of a 130-foot cell tower on Wolfs Lane; and promotes the preservation of parkland buffers around the Hutchinson Parkway.
- Connects public with historic house museums and educational programs PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceMaintains and shares information about local historic homes operating as museums, including those offering educational programs for children, through website links and outreach.
- Develops and maintains curated preservation and architecture book collections PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceCurated and purchased the "Pelham By Design" book collection, housed at the Pelham Public Library, to support public understanding of architectural styles and historic preservation; maintains this resource for homeowners and researchers.
- Enhances public spaces and community aesthetics PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceEngages in volunteer-led efforts to beautify streets, parks, and community spaces in the Town of Pelham for residents.
- Hosts annual events at 45 Iden Avenue to support preservation projects PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceOrganizes an annual event at the historic 45 Iden Avenue property to raise support and awareness for local preservation initiatives.
- Organizes and dedicates community memorials PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect servicePlanned and established Pelham’s 9/11 Memorial as a permanent community tribute.
- Organizes public education events on local history and environment PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceHosts speaking events and programs featuring experts such as Eric Sanderson to educate the public on Pelham’s natural history and future planning.
- Provides technical guidance for historic property preservation PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDcapacity buildingOffers resources and advice to homeowners on preserving architectural integrity during renovations and on researching the history of residential properties.
- Undertakes historic preservation and restoration projects PELHAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTDdirect serviceCompletes preservation and restoration work on historic structures, including the restoration of a historic home at 45 Iden Avenue to museum quality, with attention to architectural integrity and National Register of Historic Places standards.
- Community maintenance and improvement WATER MILL VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOC INCdirect serviceEngages in the ongoing maintenance, beautification, and improvement of the Water Mill, New York community, focusing on public spaces and village aesthetics.
- Funding streetscape projects and maintenance BELMONT BETTERMENT ASSOCIATIONgrantmakingFunds improvements and upkeep of public streetscapes in the Belmont area, supporting local beautification and infrastructure enhancements.