Each state historic preservation program (in Iowa, the State Historic Preservation Office in the Department of Cultural Affairs) is required to maintain a state review board. I have served as a member of the State Nominations Review Committee since 2017, meeting quarterly to Review National Register nominations and advise the SHPO on forwarding them to…
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Preservation Iowa
As part of my involvement in the historic preservation community, I have served on the Board of Directors for Preservation Iowa since 2013. Preservation Iowa is a statewide non-profit historic preservation organization that promotes historic preservation efforts, educates communities about historic preservation, and connects people across the state to encourage effective action. http://preservationiowa.org
Historic Tax Credits
Historic tax credits are valuable as a tool for both encouraging preservation of significant buildings and stimulating investment in distressed communities. I have given this presentation for neighborhood organizations in newly established historic districts, economic development groups, historic preservation commissions, and conferences. It covers the State and Federal historic tax credit programs (depending on the…
Why Old Buildings Matter
I don’t actually advocate for rehabilitation of old buildings as a strict preservationist. While I have a huge amount of respect for historic buildings, I approach rehabilitation from a pragmatic perspective. I strongly advocate for preservation of “character defining” aspects of historic buildings and neighborhoods. On the flip side, I also recognize that current building…