Overview
In this advanced cultural landscapes 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.
This seminar is offered in conjunction with Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction.
Faculty
Lucinda A. Brockway, managing director of 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
or
Nancy J. Brown, FASLA, historical landscape architect, experience with National Park Service, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, University of Virginia, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; specialist in cultural landscapes and Section 106
Evaluation Comments
“I thought the seminar provided beneficial information that I can use to do my job more effectively."
“Excellent presentation of current landscape preservation issues and definitions; case studies were well chosen and relevant.”
“I feel like I’ve learned a lot without having to read a dozen text books.”
“It helped me think about divergent ideas regarding periods of preservation, intent of design, and potentially resolving conflicting uses.”
“It helped me to be able to look at a property more cohesively.”
Participants
Prerequisite: Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction or equivalent. Landscape preservation specialists; landscape architects; architects; archaeologists; historians; managers of historic properties; cultural resource specialists, preservation specialists.
Related Trainings
Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction
Cultural Landscapes: An Overview
Historic Bridges: Management, Regulations, and Rehabilitation
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
NEPA, Section 106, and Section 4(f) Coordination for Transportation Projects
Section 4(f) Compliance for Historic Properties
Section 106: An Introduction
Section 106: The Basics for Planners, Project Managers, and Developers
Section 106: A Review for Experienced Practitioners
Section 106: Resource Identification
Section 106: The Meaning of Effects
Section 106: Effective Participation and Response Strategies
Section 106: Agreement Documents
Locations and Dates
- Sacramento, CA
May 9, 2024
offered in conjunction with
Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction
in cooperation with ICF
- Anchorage, AK
November 15, 2024
offered in conjunction with
Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction
in cooperation with
the Alaska Department of Natural Resources,
Office of History & Archaeology / State Historic Preservation Office
Cost
$400 1 day / in-person seminar registration
$200 1 day / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of pre-registration
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Discounted rates are available for multiple seminars taken during the same week.
$900 3 days / in-person seminar registration
$350 3 days / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of pre-registration
Registration
Pre-registration is required and recommended at least 8 weeks prior to in-person seminars to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment. No payment information is required to pre-register.
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Registration will open to pre-registered participants 8 weeks prior to the seminar. NPI will email a link to the registration page and pre-registered places will be held until 4 weeks prior to the seminar. Payment information is required to register.
Seminar access is limited to the participant registered and enrolled in the seminar.
Cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the seminar; registrations are refundable less any fees charged to NPI. A rescheduling fee may be applied to later, non-refundable cancellations. Participants receive a full refund if the seminar is cancelled by NPI. NPI reserves the right to substitute an instructor if necessary and will notify participants whenever possible.
How to register once you have received the registration link:
• Create/access a participant account at https://training.npi.org
• Secure a place with one of the following payment options:
• Credit/debit card or PayPal payment [using PayPal credit card processing] from participant account [https://training.npi.org]
• Credit/debit card [contact NPI to use an alternative credit card processor]
• Training voucher/purchase order [email to info@npi.org]
• Check payable to "National Preservation Institute" [mail to NPI, P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313]
• ACH transfer [contact NPI for details]
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Information on seminar location, hours, and conveniently located hotels is available online to registered participants. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of attendance are available online upon completion of training. Instructions for receiving certificates are included in the NPI Welcome Letter, available to participants once they are registered online. A certificate for a one-day seminar provides 6 training hours, a two-day seminar provides 12 training hours, and a three-day seminar provides 18 training hours.
Customized Training
NPI offers customized training to meet specific organizational needs at a location and time convenient for the sponsor. In-person seminars, online, on-demand courses, and/or webinars may be based on current NPI offerings or new preservation-related training may be developed.
Questions?
Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org.