Education and Municipal Services
The bedrock of preservation activities, both development and planning, come from a solid foundation of understanding the principals and mechanisms of historic preservation. Through trainings, webinars, presentations, and direct support services for municipalities and nonprofits, Preservation Studios can be help cultivate a culture of historic preservation in your community.
What is Historic Preservation?
Historic preservation is the practice of reusing and protecting existing buildings to drive economic development, support sustainability, and strengthen communities. It creates jobs and local investment, reduces environmental impact by reusing materials and energy, helps bridge financing gaps through tax credits, and allows communities to celebrate and revitalize their unique heritage.
Workshops
- AIA-Continuing Education courses relating to historic design standards
- Commercial and Homeowner tax credit information sessions
Lectures
- Thematic presentations on historic preservation topics at conferences, seminars and symposia, as well as guest lecturers at local colleges and universities
Municipal (and Nonprofit) Services
- Certified Local Government Applications and Training, preservation ordinance creation and revisions.
- On call preservation services, including COA reviews, local landmark applications, and preservation planning.
- Grant writing and administration for nonprofit organizations undergoing preservation projects.