Advocacy
Advocacy has been at the heart of our work for almost fifty years.
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New London Landmarks, Inc. formed in 1976 when Union Railroad Station Trust and New London Landmarks merged. Both organizations had a track record of advocacy: Union Railroad Station Trust was born during the decade-long battle to stop the demolition of Union Station and New London Landmarks formed to fight the New London Redevelopment Agency’s planned demolition of numerous Bank Street buildings.
The Congregational Church Collapse
The destruction of the former First Congregational Church of New London has caused shock waves throughout the city. New London Landmarks offered comment on this loss and concern for other historic churches in the area.
The collapse of the First Congregational Church inspires important questions about the immediate needs of preservation in New London, as well as the importance of reusing materials.
116 & 130 Bank Street
38 Green Street
Our Work & Achievements
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In 2017-2018 we led the successful battle to save 130 and 116 Bank Street.
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In 2011, we were part of the coalition that fought to keep Riverside Park intact.
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In 2009, we wrote development guidelines that were approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council and which are used today by New London’s Historic District Commission/Design Review Board.
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We successfully advocated for a stronger blight ordinance.
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We offer relevant testimony before Planning & Zoning, the City Council and the Historic District Commission/Design Review Board.
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We advise on repair and refurnishing of historic buildings.
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We encourage and reward those in New London who are involved in quality preservation work.
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We submitted testimony to Connecticut’s General Assembly.
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We facilitated a successful application for $400,000 in state tax credits towards the rehabilitation of 38 Green Street.