Landscape Preservation: An Introduction
Faculty
Lucinda A. Brockway, principal and owner of Past Designs, a landscape preservation and design firm in Maine, specializing in preservation and management of historic landscapes for a national clientele; author of two books and several articles on historic landscapes
or
Nancy J. Brown, ASLA, historical landscape architect, experience with National Park Service, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, and University of Virginia; currently at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; specialist in cultural landscapes and Section 106
Seminar Overview
Review the basics of historic and cultural landscapes, including designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Learn about applicable laws and regulations, and to identify character-defining features of a landscape. Explore preservation planning and documentation, and how development of the cultural landscape report assists in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to landscape preservation and managing change effectively.
Evaluation Comments
“This seminar exceeded my expectation about the broad range of what is considered historic landscapes.”
“It really has opened all kinds of new aspects and resources to look at when dealing with National Register nominations. The class has been very thought provoking!”
“This seminar hit the mark. Always interested in hearing more discussion about how others answer philosophical preservation questions.”
“It provided insight to a different format of evaluating historic landscapes and provided a guide for evaluation.”
“This seminar was especially helpful to me because of the emphasis on practical applications of historic landscape planning. It wasn’t strictly theoretical; it was firmly based in reality and real experience.”
Participants
Landscape preservation specialists; landscape architects; architects; archaeologists; historians; managers of historic properties; cultural resource specialists, preservation specialists.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System.
Locations and Dates
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Salt Lake City, UT
April 28-29, 2010
in cooperation with
Church History Department,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and the Division of State History, State of Utah• Topeka, KS
May 19-20, 2010
in cooperation with
the Kansas State Historical Society• Portland, OR
October 6-7, 2010
in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation
and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office• Santa Fe, NM
November 3-4, 2010
in cooperation with
the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (regular registration)
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.