Friday, March 23, 2007

Get Involved: Take Action Today to Save the Survivors' Staircase (NYC)!

From the Lower Manhattan Emergency Preservation Fund (World Monuments Fund, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation League of New York State, Municipal Art Society, New York Landmarks Conservancy):

After months of hard work and consultation we have a window of opportunity to move forward with efforts to save the Survivors' Staircase -- the only remaining above-ground element of the World Trade Center AND move forward with the redevelopment plans for Lower Manhattan.

New York Governor Spitzer's administration and the Port Authority of NY & NJ have been working to explore moving the Stairs to a temporary home so that construction can move forward. Please take a moment today to encourage them to continue their efforts.

Two Easy Ways You Can Help (click the link below, read and scroll down page):
  • Email Governor Spitzer to thank him for his administration's willingness to listen to the public on the issue of how we can save the stairs while still moving forward with redevelopment of the World Trade Center site. Click link and scroll to bottom of page to generate a form email.
  • Email the Director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to urge them to continue their efforts to move the stairs to a temporary site until a permanent home can be found.
To read more about this exciting development and send your emails, CLICK HERE.