GREENING YOUR VINTAGE HOME: TO MOVE, OR NOT TO MOVE?
July 25, 2018 |
Historic zoning provides demolition protection, but what if a threatened building stands outside a local historic district or fails to meet the criteria to become a city landmark? This happens all too often in Austin, and all too often these buildings end up in the landfill. In the past seven years alone, our city has seen 1,773 residential demolitions – nearly as many as in the previous twenty-nine years combined. Moving historic buildings, however, offers a sustainable alternative to throwing away our heritage, even though it sometimes runs counter to traditional preservation practices.
Join Preservation Austin for this year’s installment of Greening Your Vintage Home to explore the world of moving historic buildings! We’ll hear from architect Sarah Gamble about her recent experience moving a threatened carriage house from South Austin to her Ridgetop home; from Kathy Robinson of the nonprofit The ReUse People about her work facilitating materials salvage and house moving; and from Cara Bertron, the city’s Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, about how moving and deconstruction align with some historic preservation values—and how we can prevent the need for moves in the first place. Topics include case studies, permitting, the historic context of building moving here and around Texas, and more.
SPEAKERS:
Sarah Gamble – Architect and Preservation Specialist, Texas Main Street Program
Kathy Robinson – Austin Area Associate, The ReUse People
Cara Bertron – Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, City of Austin Historic Preservation Office
Light refreshments provided. Seating capacity is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
6PM TO 8PM
PRESERVATION AUSTIN (500 CHICON, 78702)
$15 FOR MEMBERS, $20 FOR NON-MEMBERS
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Website:
www.preservationaustin.org/events/greening-your-vintage-home-to-move-or-not-to-move |
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Austin, TX |
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