Landscape Preservation: Advanced Tools for Managing Change
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of our cultural heritage. The 2011-2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online at www.npi.org. The 2011-2012 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions www.npi.org/NewsRelease2011-12.pdf.
Advance registration rate available through September 27, 2011
Landscape Preservation: Advanced Tools for Managing Change
Austin, TX — November 8-9, 2011
in cooperation with Preservation Texas,
the Texas Historical Commission,
and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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 online at www.npi.org.
Instructor. Lucinda A. Brockway, program director for cultural resources, The Trustees of Reservations; formerly principal and owner, Past Designs, a landscape preservation and design firm specializing in preservation and management of historic landscapes; author of two books and several articles on historic landscapes
AIA/CES and LA/CES. This seminar meets the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing Education Systems. AIA and ASLA members will receive 6 learning units each day.
Registration. A registration form is available online at www.npi.org/register.html. The advance registration rate is available through September 27—$450 (2 days). The regular registration rate after that date is $500.
