Fighting to Save the Far West Village

GVSHP's Fight for Landmark and Zoning Protection Plans

More Far West Village Landmarking Progress 6/20/08

Rezoning in the Far West Village 2/8/08

Proposed new building at 685 Washington Street (at Charles Street) 2/8/08

Three More Buildings in Far West Village Landmarked, 3/6/07

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Far West Village Landmarking Passes Unanimously, May 2, 2006

Fighting Julian Schnabel Development (1/17/06 Demonstration) and other Developments that Violate New Far West Village Rezoning

Superior Inks site Preservation/ Development Battle

Victory: Far West Village Downzoning Plan Approved and Adopted by City Council in Record Time, October 11!

GVSHP's Proposed Far West Village/Greenwich Village Waterfront Historic District

GVSHP's and City's Far West Village Downzoning and Landmarking Plans

Archive of Far West Village

Campaign 2003-2005

• Victory: City Agrees to Expand and Accelerate
• Far West Village Landmarking
• Variance Hearing for Related's Superior Ink Development
• Set For September 28th
• Victory: City Agrees to Move Up Rezoning
• Vote Date
• City Planning Commission Hearing on Far West
• Village Rezoning Plan September 14, 2005
• How You Can Help: Sample Letters
• GVSHP Proposes Far West Village Landmark Protections
• City Announces Downzoning and Landmarking Plans to Be Released
• March and Rally to Save the Far West Village, May 14, 2005
• Fighting Plans To Demolish Historic Factory For High-Rise Tower
• Fighting To Save 1832 House From Demolition
• City Hall Press Conference 12/20/04
• And Coverage
• Town Hall Meeting: Saving The Far West Village -- December 9
• Daily News Report 12/1/04 On Far West Village Preservation Campaign
• Statements Of Support for Far West Village Preservation Plans
• May 23 Rally At City Hall To Save The Far West Village
• CLICK HERE for Information about Victory vs. 450 Foot Tall Tower Plan
• CLICK HERE for Information on Rally and March to Save the Far West Village, April 18, 2004

Greenwich Village Society
For Historic Preservation
232 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
212-475-9585
gvshp at gvshp.org