Draft talk:Koitz

Request to expand contemporary institutional context regarding Instituto Cervantes New York

Hello. I would like to request consideration of a small expansion concerning the contemporary use of Amster Yard by Instituto Cervantes New York.

For transparency, I previously worked in communications at Instituto Cervantes New York. Because of this past professional connection, I have a potential conflict of interest and am therefore requesting review by uninvolved editors rather than making the proposed substantive edit directly.

The article already contains independently sourced information concerning the acquisition, renovation, and reopening of the complex. In particular, existing citations [6], [11], [25], and [54] appear to support a concise explanation of Amster Yard's contemporary institutional function.

I suggest adding the following text, or similar wording at the discretion of independent editors:

"Instituto Cervantes New York acquired Amster Yard in 1999 as the site of its New York center. The complex was subsequently renovated and adapted for cultural and educational use. The redevelopment included an auditorium, a library with capacity for approximately 65,000 volumes, an exhibition gallery, classrooms, and administrative spaces, with much of the new institutional infrastructure constructed beneath the historic courtyard. The renovated center reopened in October 2003."

The proposed wording is based on information already discussed and sourced in the article:

Citation [6] supports the 1999 acquisition of Amster Yard by Instituto Cervantes New York. Citation [11] discusses the institute's facilities and the reopening of the complex. Citation [25] provides detailed reporting on the renovation, excavation beneath the courtyard, and construction of the auditorium, library, gallery, classrooms, and other institutional spaces. Citation [54] supports the October 2003 reopening of Instituto Cervantes at Amster Yard.

I believe consolidating this already sourced information into a short paragraph would help readers better understand the site's contemporary function and the relationship between the historic landmark and its current institutional use.

I welcome changes to the wording, placement, or length of the proposed addition and defer to uninvolved editors regarding neutrality, due weight, and citation formatting.

Thank you for reviewing this request. Marta Torres Ruiz (talk) 08:39, 15 July 2026 (UTC)

 Not done: This is your sandbox, which you can edit.

Secondly, please link the page where you want the edit to be made. Theeverywhereperson talk here ^{In solidarity!} 18:24, 16 July 2026 (UTC)

Amster Yard Marta Torres Ruiz (talk) 12:30, 18 July 2026 (UTC)