Strengthening our Community through Historic Preservation
Strengthening our Community through Historic Preservation - As a forward-looking economic development and community revitalization strategy, historic preservation strengthens communities. Preserving our cultural and historic resources is essential in maintaining our community’s unique sense of place. This lecture will also present an overview of past and current historic preservation efforts and initiatives. David Brennan, AIA NCARB
PRESENTATIONS:
"Placemaking: What is it?", Presentation to the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Presentation to the ECGRA board of trustees regarding "Sustainable Placemaking", key elements and techniques, and examples of successful projects. May 10, 2012
"Villa Maria Chapel Design Charrette", Erie Center for Design & Preservation, Save the Villa Chapel, National Trust / Preservation PA
Public design "charrette" to determine future uses of of the Villa Chapel. September 9, 2011
"Sustainable Communities & Green Businesses", Environment Erie, Panelist
Roundtable discussion highlighting the importance of sustainable communities.
Tom Ridge Environmental Center. March 29, 2011
