Historic Review, Ordinances, and Districts: A Thre

Description

What is historic review, who conducts it, what is its purpose, and why is it vital to protecting local historic resources? Answer these questions and more in our three-part series on understanding preservation planning and historic design review. Learn about the role ordinances and legislation play in the historic review process; the benefits to property owners and the larger community; and explore the definitions, establishment, and ongoing evolution of historic districts.

• Part One - What is Historic Review and Why Should We Care? - March 21, 2PM - 5PM
• Part Two - CLGs, Preservation Ordinances & Legislation: Laying the Groundwork for Cities and Counties - April 4, 2PM - 5PM
• Part Three – Defining Historic Districts and Designing Sensitive Infill - May 2, 2PM - 5PM

Courses are taught by leading planners, architects, architectural historians, attorneys, and consultants. Each part will be held between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM (PDT) on Thursdays.

You Will Be Able To...

• Elucidate the role of planners, historians, consultants, and advocates in the process of local historic designation and review.
• Identify meaningful and time-tested elements of a well-written historic preservation ordinances.
• Develop effective and sensitive infill design and understand the elements of infill that have been proven to get broad public buy-in and acceptance.
• Examine the differences between historic districts and individual historic resources, including best practices for surveying and mapping historic districts.