2023 Grassroots Preservation Awards and Preservation Party

Since 2000, HDC has honored more than 150 individuals, community groups, coalitions, elected officials, and press outlets for their achievements. Grassroots Award recipients work on the ground, in public service, in communities and online to bring attention and resources to saving the heart and soul of New York City. On June 13, 2023 HDC presented Grassroots Awards to Eric K. Washington, Justice for 441 Willoughby, and the Manhattan Community Board Five Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee; and awarded the Friend from the Media to The Village Sun, and the Friend in High Places award to Council Member Christopher Marte, District 1.