NPI Seminar: GIS: Practical Applications for Cultural Resource Projects
October 21-24, 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.
GIS: Practical Applications for Cultural Resource Projects
Richmond, VA — October 21-22 or October 23-24, 2014
Review introductory geographic information system (GIS) concepts combining spatial technologies and database management systems in the area of historic preservation. Learn how to use GIS applications for identification, evaluation, protection and preservation of cultural resources. From assisting with inventories, to mapping historic districts and battlefields, to mitigating the impact of disasters on historic areas, GIS technology can be used to provide a better basis for planning and decisionmaking for the nation’s heritage. An agenda is available at www.npi.org.
Instructor: Deidre McCarthy, historian and technical services specialist, Cultural Resources Geographic Information Systems (CRGIS), National Park Service; facilitates the use of GIS to manage the location, status, and condition of cultural resources
Seminars held in cooperation with the National Park Service, Cultural Resources Geographic Information Services, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
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 10, 2014. Space is limited to 12 participants in each session. Deadline to register: October 6, 2014.
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Website:
www.npi.org/sem-gis.html |
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Location Information |
National Preservation Institute |
P.O. Box 1702 Alexandria, VA 22313-1702 |
Website:
www.npi.org/ |
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Contact Information |
Jere Gibber |
Email:
info@npi.org |
Phone:
703-765-0100 |
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