Weekday Events

Community Forum on Atlantic Yards Traffic Mitigation Plans
The public is invited to a community forum hosted by the Empire State Development and Community Boards 2, 6 and 8 to discuss traffic changes that will be implemented next month near the under-construction Barclays Center. There will be a presentation detailing the changes and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. Tuesday, June 14; the courtroom at Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon St); 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Working on Landmark Buildings: Renovation, Restoration and Reuse of Landmarked Buildings in New York, An Informational Seminar
Join the Historic Districts Council for a program discussing performing restoration, renovation and adaptive reuse work on designated landmark buildings in New York City. There are over 25,000 buildings in New York City which are overseen and regulated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. These buildings range from rowhouses in Brooklyn Heights to commercial buildings in Midtown Manhattan, and include prominent well-known structures such as Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building and Tweed Courthouse. Projects affecting these buildings require not only working with a special municipal agency, but understanding the basic philosophy of historic preservation as it is practiced in New York. Hear from experts who will detail case studies of real preservation projects, discuss new methods and materials, and get answers to frequently-asked questions about the regulatory process and working with Landmarks Preservation Commission. Attendees will come away with a new understanding of the Landmarks process which will greatly help them with future projects affecting historic properties. Thursday, June 16th; Institute for Classical American Architecture, 20 West 44th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: $125 per person/$100 for friends of HDC (breakfast included)

Northside Festival
This year’s Northside Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 16th, and runs through Sunday, June 19th. A full listing of the many bands, venues, and galleries involved can be found here.