Here’s an explainer on how district landmarking works in New York City.

If you live in a wealthy community with high property values you get to turn your neighborhood into a museum.

That’s it, that’s the policy.
I’m not kidding. There’s no science to it. It’s a corrupt process.
I’m not kidding. There’s no science to it. It’s a corrupt process.
I’m not kidding. There’s no science to it. It’s a corrupt process.
I’m not kidding. There’s no science to it. It’s a corrupt process.
And it’s not restricted to NYC, this is how it works in most places.

Here’s Chicago:
I’m in the process of collecting dozens of studies on it, which is why I’ve been so crazy about it as of late.

I can’t wait to share. Because it’s awful.
We should end district landmarking and focus on creating a legit individual landmarking process instead.

Real preservation is important.

Fake preservation is mission creep.
Historic Chipotle
You can follow @aaronAcarr.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.