by | Oct 9, 2014 | Presentations / Tours
The Greater Astoria Historical Society invited Laura Heim to participate in a presentation commemorating the 90th anniversary of Sunnyside Gardens. “Sunnyside Gardens at 90” reviewed the origins and significance of this garden suburb and the campaign to...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Presentations / Tours
A delegation of 25 planning professionals and officials from Sichuan province of China came to Sunnyside for a lecture and tour by Laura Heim and Jeffrey Kroessler. The goal was to share the lessons and successes of planned, low density growth as exemplified by...
by | Sep 23, 2013 | Presentations / Tours
Laura Heim designed site options and participated in a panel discussion to study and explore the potential redevelopment of the St. Paul’s Church Complex located on Grace Avenue in Great Neck Plaza Village. Invited to complete the schematic design study by the...
by | Oct 6, 2012 | Presentations / Tours
The Open House New York (OHNY) Sunnyside Gardens walking tour began at the office of Laura Heim with a presentation on the history of the neighborhood as well as new work completed by the firm and followed by a tour of the Gardens.
by | Mar 1, 2012 | Presentations / Tours
To study the precedents of Sunnyside Gardens and the English Garden City Movement, Laura Heim traveled to London to visit Letchworth, Welwyn and the Hampstead Garden Suburb meeting with local preservation officials and architects to compare design and regulatory...
by | Oct 15, 2011 | Presentations / Tours
The Open House New York (OHNY) Sunnyside Gardens self guided walking tour began at the office of Laura Heim Architect with an exhibit of historical plans, photos and documents of the 1920’s planned community.