MAS produces a variety of videos and slideshows in its advocacy. Click on any of the icons below to start watching. Videos are listed most recent first.

On November 3,the 2nd Annual Jane Jacobs Forum, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, focused on the question of whether New York can (and should) try to become more sustainable and grow its own food. Expert panelists Dr. Dickson Despommiers of Columbia University, Nevin Cohen of the New School, Jennifer Nelkin of Gotham Greens, Dan Albert of Weber Thompson architects and Colin Cathcart of Kiss+Cathcart architects discuss how this could happen answering questions posed by moderator Neal Peirce of The Washington Post.

On Monday, October 26, the Municipal Art Society of New York presented its highest honor, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal, to two exceptional New Yorkers: Peter L. Malkin and Robert A. M. Stern. The presentation and gala dinner took place at the New York Public Library, one of the city’s most beautiful works of Beaux-Arts architecture.

The Medal is presented to individuals who, by their work and deeds, have made an outstanding contribution to New York City. The medal bears Mrs. Onassis’ name in recognition of her tireless efforts to preserve and protect New York’s great architecture. Learn more about the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal at MAS.org/jko

The Adopt-A-Monument Story. Phyllis Cohen of MAS narrates an overview of the program and tells the story of three notable restorations – the Die Lorelie Fountain in the Bronx, the Bellringers in Herald Square, and the Evangeline Blashfield Fountain in Midtown, October 20, 2009

Prospect Heights: The Making of a Historic District, June 29, 2009