How can past architectural preservationist efforts help forecast future issues and opportunities? Last Tuesday evening, AYON Studio’s principal Angel Ayón joined fellow panelists Samuel Brooks and Vicki Weiner to help uncover this and more in “What We Learned: Takeaways from 50 years of advocacy.”
Moderated by Tara Kelly, this final episode of the Historic Districts Council’s 50th Anniversary Lecture Series explored the preservation community’s progress over the last half-century, as well as the distinct challenges that await the next generation.
Part recollection, part reminiscence, Angel cited his own professional experiences from the previous decades—through education, professional practice, and community activism. From his involvement the Harlem Fire Watchtower restoration, as well as numerous landmarked cultural institutions within New York City, to his ongoing involvement with Save Harlem Now!, the exchange highlighted some of the challenges and priorities to focus on during the next 50 years