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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and LPC's mission
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Sarah Carroll, Chair and Commissioner of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), introduces herself and outlines the agency's mission to protect New York City's architectural, historical, and cultural resources. She emphasizes the importance of preservation in revitalizing communities and supporting economic development.
- LPC has designated and regulates over 38,000 buildings and sites across the five boroughs
- Carroll highlights her goal of incorporating equity and diversity in all aspects of the agency's work
- Key initiatives include designating diverse landmarks, transforming the permit process, and developing programs to support small businesses and property owners
Sarah Carroll
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Thank you chair Salamanca and chair Hanks.
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Good afternoon to you and the members of the land use committee and the subcommittee on landmark sightings and dispositions.
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I'm pleased to be here today to speak about the Landmarks Preservation Commission's fiscal year twenty twenty six preliminary budget.
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I am joined today by Lisa Kurzavage, our executive director, and by Akim Bashiro, our director of financial management.
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The commission's mission is to protect the significant architectural, historical, and cultural resources of the city, The preservation of historic resources revitalizes communities, supports economic development, and contributes to the vitality of New York City.
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It is my honor to lead the agency in its successful efforts to realize these important public policy and quality of life goals.
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To date, the commission has designated and regulates more than 38,000 buildings and sites throughout the five boroughs.
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As chair, one of my primary goals is to incorporate equity and diversity in all aspects of our agency's work, particularly to ensure diversity and inclusion in our designations, fairness, transparency and efficiency in our regulations so that all property owners have equal access to resources, technical assistance and expertise.