Response to January 26 New York Times Editorial on Historic Preservation

On January 26th, 2020, the New York Times published an opinion piece accusing historic preservation of being “elite” and harming the fight against global warming, among other improper characterizations of the field. Rather than disparaging the work of the preservation community, we suggest that preservationists should be celebrated for their commitment to economic development, community revitalization, and smart, sustainable growth.

Read the Preservation League’s full response comment letter & Letter to the Editor.