Join the Conservancy and the Los Angeles Department of City Planning for a day of workshops, tours, and networking to learn more about how to protect the unique character of Los Angeles’ historic neighborhoods. The conference is open to anyone interested in the City’s Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs). It will also include the Office of Historic Resources' second HPOZ Awards luncheon, honoring outstanding projects within L.A.'s twenty-seven HPOZs.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
McCarty Memorial Church
4101 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018
The HPOZ Conference is for you if:
- You live in, or own property in, an HPOZ and want to learn more about preservation in your neighborhood
- You are a current HPOZ Board member
- You are interested in forming an HPOZ for your neighborhood
Conference sessions include:
- Community Outreach in an HPOZ: Shining a Light on the Merits of Preservation
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping in a Historic Neighborhood: How Historic Is That Front Lawn Anyway?
- Historic Property Research: Finding the Records, Permits and Drawings You Need to Restore Your Building
- HPOZ Surveys: Why Can’t They All Be Contributors?
- The HPOZ Project from Inception to Completion: What Happens After the Board Meeting?
- Code Enforcement: Efficient Results, Fair Process, Open Communication
- Board Member Successes and Lessons: Case Studies and Tips from Seasoned Board Members
- Practical Application of Restoration Principles: Tips on Addressing Common HPOZ Projects
- HPOZ 101: The Basics of L.A.’s Historic Districts
Afternoon walking tours include your choice of:
- The West Adams Terrace (WAT) HPOZ
- The pending Jefferson Park HPOZ
- The Joseph Starr Farmhouse (1888) rehabilitation in Jefferson Park - space is limited
You will need to specify your tour preference on the form at https://secure2.convio.net/lac/site/Ecommerce?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=8981&store_id=2141&JServSessionIdr004=23p6uv9oi1.app202a; we will make every effort to accommodate your preference.
The $20 registration fee covers the conference overhead costs as well as continental breakfast and lunch.Limited parking is available on site; carpooling and public transportation are encouraged.
Please register below by April 22. If you have any questions, please contact Flora Chou of the Los Angeles Conservancy at fchou@laconservancy.org.