"The Conservation District gives us breathing space and the opportunity to work on projects that are proactive, rather than simply reactive to developers," says Jinny Nathans, president of the HSDF.
For example, her organization has been meeting with the Historic Commission about how best to publicize the rich history of the Square.
A Sticking Point?
"I don't think they've resolved that completely," Kramer says.
The formation of a historic district would have guaranteed the HSDF the legal standing to appeal any Commission decision that was made on development issues and thus it was rejected by the City Council. Under the Conservation District, the right of appeal is less clear.
But Nathans feels that the door has been left open for the future.
"In my opinion, the Conservation District protects the Defense Fund's right to appeal," she says. "But we really hope that we won't be bringing any more lawsuits."
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