Join FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts as we honor Philip K. Howard with the 2024 Ambassador of the Upper East Side Award. Over the years Philip's civic commitment expanded beyond his early years as an officer and Chair of the Municipal Art Society to becoming one of America’s leading thinkers on governing frameworks.  His seven books, from The Death of Common Sense (1995) to Everyday Freedom (2024), continue to be national beacons for a humanistic governing vision.  The reform coalition he formed in 2002, Common Good, collaborates with leading universities and think tanks to present new governing frameworks to deal with endemic social challenges. Philip is a visionary thinker and an exemplar of the moral authority earned through New York City's long tradition of civic leadership.

Kent Barwick
Hon. Bill Bradley
Jonathan Haidt
Tony Kiser
Peggy Noonan

Honorary Chairs

Lisa & Dick Cashin
Cheryl & Blair Effron
Emily T. Frick
Linda & Fritz Hobbs
Christian Keesee & Larry Keigwin
Kitty & Tom Kempner
Helena & Roman Martinez
Amelia & Bayo Ogunlesi
Dailey & Gordon Pattee
Ann & John Pyne

Co-Chairs