National Preservation Institute Professional Training Seminars
October 20-22, 2014 |
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2014-2015 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available at www.npi.org.
Landscape Preservation: An Introduction
Santa Fe, NM — October 20-21, 2014
In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Review applicable laws and regulations, and discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features of a landscape. Explore the concepts of preservation planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report for use in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to effective landscape management and preservation. An agenda is available at www.npi.org.
Landscape Preservation: Advanced Tools for Managing Change
Santa Fe, NM — October 22, 2014
In this advanced landscape preservation seminar, explore the sometimes conflicting issues that direct the process of change and decisionmaking for challenging landscapes. Review the practice and discuss the implications of inventorying, evaluating, treating, and maintaining landscape resources. Identify tools and techniques for managing change when difficult issues affect the process. Understand the philosophical foundations for making sound, educated decisions about the preservation and long-term management of historic and cultural landscapes. An agenda is available at www.npi.org.
Instructor. 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
Seminars held in cooperation with the National Park Service, Intermountain Region, and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division.
LA CES. These seminars meet the criteria for programs in the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System and participants will receive 6 PDH HSW each day.
Registration. A registration form is available at www.npi.org/register.html. The advance registration rate is available through September 8, 2014. Deadline to register: October 6, 2014.
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Website:
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National Preservation Institute |
P.O. Box 1702
Alexandria, VA 22313-1702 |
| Website:
www.npi.org/ |
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| Contact Information |
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Jere Gibber |
| Email:
info@npi.org |
| Phone:
703-765-0100 |
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