West-Park Presbyterian Church in New York, facing demolition due to financial struggles from its dwindling congregation, finds itself at the center of a conflict between community preservation and development interests. The nonprofit Center at West Park, which has been renting space in the church, is supported by notable figures like Mark Ruffalo and Matt Damon as they advocate against its demolition. The church's congregation, citing financial hardship, seeks to have its landmark status removed. Despite eviction and legal challenges, the Center remains determined to continue its programming and preserve the historic building.
"I started out in spaces like this as a young actor here in New York City... where you could come and work out your talent, where it wasn't really expensive."
"Despite eviction orders and losing multiple court battles, the Center is vowing to keep its programming going-off-site for now, but still firmly committed to preserving the church itself."
#community-preservation #new-york-city #arts-and-culture #landmark-buildings #real-estate-development
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