Chelsea Square
Chelsea Square is undergoing the most comprehensive renewal it has seen in 100 years. Thanks to the Leaders for the Church campaign and the use of the Seminary's unique real estate assets, four buildings have been re-pointed and re-roofed with historically appropriate slate shingles: Lorillard, Edson, White, and Sherred. Six buildings have been fully renovated: Chelsea 2,3,4, Kohne, Dodge, Eigenbrodt, Chelsea 8,9, and
Hoffman Hall (except the Refectory), the latter three to serve as the Desmond Tutu Center.
One of the key results of these efforts has been a dramatic reduction in the percentage of the operating budget designated for facilities maintenance, from over 40% in 1999 to 22% in 2008.
There remains work to be done. The master plan created by the architecs Beyer Blinder Belle calls for a full renovation of West building, Pintard, and Dehon. Finally, and most importantly, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd must be re-pointed and re-roofed. All of these projects can only be undertaken with significant philanthropic support from all who care about theological education on Chelsea Square.
As preparation begins for the next capital campaign, the Seminary seeks support for the Chelsea Square Conservancy, a special fund dedicated to enhancing our historic gardens and grounds. Even if you have already made a gift to the annual fund this year, we invite you to consider providing additional gift support to strengthen and nourish the Seminary’s horticulture.
Gifts to the Conservancy contribute directly to the annual bulb planting, the long-term care for our sixty trees, and the maintenance of our gracious lawns.
The Seminary’s buildings and horticulture are often cited as hidden city treasures. We invite you to stop by next time you are in the neighborhood. In all seasons, the Close is uniquely beautiful.
Make a gift to the Chelsea Square Conservancy today! 
See what New Yorkers and Tourists have to say about our Gardens
For further information, please contact
Don Temples
Director of Development
212-243-5150, ext. 390
temples@gts.edu
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