About This Event
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions invites you to join us for
FORUM 2020: Preservation Coast to Coast ~ Home.
Since we can't all be together in Tacoma this year, please join us online for an exciting series of presentations, tours and networking opportunities that will build on the diverse and rich content originally planned for our in-person event.
Mark your calendars for FORUM 2020: Preservation Coast to Coast ~ at Home, held online August 3-9, 2020!
FORUM 2020: Preservation Coast to Coast ~ at Home will feature many of our longstanding traditions such as the Opening and Closing Plenaries, the Commission Excellence Awards, interactive educational sessions, roundtables, and as always, a chance to connect with fellow preservationists from across the country. And since we can't all be there in person, we will bring you a series of thoughtfully curated virtual tours that will spotlight the rich history and historic resources of Tacoma. Each day will consist of multiple educational sessions, awards, featured speakers and events beginning at noon (EDT). All sessions and some virtual tours will be certified for AIA and AICP continuing education credits - for more details - check out our Schedule at a Glance. Check back for updates! Final program and full schedule of sessions and speaker details will be posted here in advance of the conference!
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August 3rd - 9th, 2020
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, the City of Tacoma, Washington State Dept of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Washington Trust For Historic Preservation, National Park Service
Join us online for
forum 2020 ~ At Home!
- Live sessions with Q&A
- Recorded presentations on-demand
- Spotlight of local projects
- Interactive roundtables
- Commission Excellence Awards
- Virtual tours of Tacoma landmarks
- View sessions after the event
The Schedule at a Glance (Eastern Daylight Time)
This year's FORUM will be a fully virtual event hosted through zoom, please make sure to create your zoom account in advance of the conference.
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | Opening Plenary Session Featuring Joe Minicozzi |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | SHPO is Your Friend: Partners in Preservation |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | LEADING THE COMMUNITY IN A TIME OF CHANGE; RETHINKING OUR ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO PRESERVATION |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | FORUM 2020~At Home Welcome Plenary – Commission Excellence Award Presentation – Best Practices –Technology |
| Session 57:00 PM (EDT) | Underrepresented Communities Roundtable |
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | Revising Ordinances: Seeking Effectiveness with Expanded Goals |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | Planning for Disasters: The Role of the Commission in Community Preparedness and Recovery |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | Best Practices in Conservation Districts |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | Commission Excellence Awards Presentation Best Practices in Identification/Registration |
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | Multivocal Histories: Using Digital Tools for Innovative Interpretation |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | Finding Funds for your Preservation Program: A Primer on Grant Writing and Application |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | What Do the Standards Mean to You? An Interpretation Debate |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | Commission Excellence Awards Presentation – Category: Best Practices in Protection |
| Session 57:00 PM (EDT) | Confederate Monuments and Controversial History |
| Session 67:00 PM (EDT) | Pretty Gritty Tour: Stadium High School and Neighborhood |
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | Do You Have a Permit for That? Enforcement and Violations |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | Strategies for Developing Local Public Archaeology Programs |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | Going Old School: A Case Study in Effective Preservation Strategies with the Tacoma School District |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | Commission Excellence Awards Presentation Category: The John and Sue Renaud Award for Federal/State Leadership to Advance Historic Preservation at the Local Level Category: The Daniel L. Becker Professionalism Award for Municipal Leadership |
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | The Alley Answer: Addressing the Needs of a Growing Municipality in Historic Districts |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | Planning for Climate Change and Cultural Heritage |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | Welcome to the Gayborhood: Studying the Evolution of Denver’s Queer Spaces |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | Commission Excellence Award Presentation Best Practices – Public Outreach/Advocacy |
| Session 57:00 PM (EDT) | Trivia night |
| Session 68:00 PM (PDT) | Pretty Gritty Tour: Salmon Beach |
| Session 112:00 PM (EDT) | Tell Me Why, Tell Me How, Tell Me Who: Public Outreach Strategies for Historic Preservation Commissions |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | Design Review for Preservation Commissions |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | The More the Merrier: The Philadelphia Historic Preservation Task Force and the Search for Practical Solutions to Big Picture Issues |
| Session 46:00 PM (EDT) | Pretty Gritty Tour: Pantages and Rialto: A Behind the Scenes Tour and History of the Renovations |
| Session 57:00 PM (EDT) | Presentation and Featured Showing of the 1927 Silent Film, Eyes of the Totem |
| Session 22:00 PM (EDT) | How to Create a Model Preservation Plan |
| Session 34:00 PM (EDT) | FORUM 2020~At Home Closing Plenary & Commission Excellence Award Presentation Commission of the Year |
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