Becoming Better Preservation Commissions

Co-Sponsored by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

Date: Friday, October 26, 2007

Location: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

Presented by:
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
City of Miami

Historic preservation commissions are instrumental in guiding the preservation of the historic resources and neighborhoods in their communities. These commissions are charged with interpreting and enforcing local preservation laws and regulations and work very closely with local leaders, city planners, architects, developers, and citizens to protect the character of their historic resources.  This workshop will focus on the key issues that historic preservation commission board members regularly deal with, specifically in the areas of interpreting and enforcing a historic preservation ordinance, working with your zoning code, the landmarking process, and design guidelines for historic buildings and neighborhoods. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a mock review board meeting illustrating how different actions from commissioners can influence the outcome of a project.