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THE 41st ANNUAL STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

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Connections: People, Pathways, and Preservation

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Registration allows access to session recordings through 12/31/2021.

Offering Credits for:

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Continuing Education - APA-AICP - 2016
Continuing Education - Michigan Citizen Planner - 2014

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Thursday, May 13, 1:30-2:30 P.M. 

“Looking Back So We Can Move Forward—Connecting Communities to Their History”

Presented by Kamla Lewis 

Director of Neighborhood Revitalization, Shaker Heights, Ohio

Sponsored by

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP | Melinda A. Hill | Eastern Michigan University – Historic Preservation Program | Kidorf Preservation Consulting | Michigan Historic Preservation Network Board, Emeriti, Committees, Partners, and Staff | Sandra S. Clark, Michigan History Center | Martha MacFarlane-Faes | Artisan Renovations LLC

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote
2022 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1:00-2:00 PM
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Taking Preservation Mainstream
The Address is free and open to the public.
Tickets for lunch ahead of time can be purchased.

Sara Bronin
Professor, Cornell University

Address sponsored by
Warner Norcross + Judd
Melinda A. Hill
Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Quinn Evans
MHPN Board, Emeriti, Committees, and Staff
Sandra S. Clark, Michigan History Center
Rehmann
EMU - Historic Preservation Program

Lunch sponsored by
The Roxbury Group
The Friday Plenary
Annual Opening Plenary Discussion: “Leveraging the Power of Place”
Thursday, MAY 12, 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

John Bry - Moderator
Principal Planner and Program Coordinator of Main Street Oakland County, Waterford
Myrna Segura
Director of Business District Development
Mexicantown Main Street Manager, Southwest Detroit Business Association, Detroit
Glenn Wilson
President and CEO, Communities First, Inc., Flint
Anne Gentry
Executive Director, Alpena Downtown Development Authority, Alpena
Michael McGuinness
Executive Director, Berkley Downtown Development Authority, Berkley
William Johnson
Interim Director, Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways, Mt. Pleasant

Photo by George Kullis

Welcome
Welcome, Introduction, and Annual Meeting:
The Forty-Second Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
Thursday, May 12, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Venue One Eleven, 1928 Building (left) and 1912 Building (right). Photos by The Holly Vault Collection
The Annual MHPN Awards Evening
MHPN Awards Evening
Friday, May 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Join us to celebrate those honored for
exceptional preservation work this past year.
Sponsored by
The Christman Company Historic Preservation Group
Wolverine Building Group
AIA Michigan
Allen Architectural Metals, Inc.
Impact Credit Partners
BlackBerry Window & Door Systems
Kraemer Design Group |
Morgan Stanley, Patrick J. Bruntjens, Financial Advisor
Charlotte Whitney Stevens
A past Awards Evening, Holland, 2019, Photo Credit: April Bryan
Tour
2022 Great Michigan Road Trip
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Our Town Preservation Around Oakland County:
From Mansions to Mills, from Farms to Main Streets, You’ll See It All!
Bus Transportation to Off-Site Tours
Photo by Ron Campbell – Upper left: Pontiac, upper right: Ortonville, lower right: Van Hoosen Farm; Oakland History Center at Pine Grove – Lower left: Gov. Moses Wisner House.
HDC Training
The Annual Historic District Commissions Program
(But Open to All!)
Saturday, May 14, 9 AM - 12:00 PM
“Community Preservation: Best Practices and Thoughtful Solutions”
Local historic districts are key to protecting historic resources. In this expanded session, SHPO staff address the best practices for community preservation, including survey, local historic districts, and Certified Local Governments (CLG). Later, experienced local staff and commissioners share their best practices and solutions to seldom-discussed predicaments faced by local historic district commissions. These practical solutions and valuable tips will help grow the commission’s influence in your community.
Pre-conference Workshop
Pre-conference Workshops
Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 - 5:30 PM
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SHPO:
Your Partner in Community Preservation
This session broadly explores SHPO’s community-focused programs—including survey, local historic districts, National Register of Historic Places, and Certified Local Government program—and how to work alongside SHPO as an ongoing partner in local preservation efforts.
Sound Preparation,
Great Local Projects
- My Old House: Researching Your Old House’s History
and Creating Public Programs and Events
- Surveying Kalamazoo, Together
- Strategies and Resources for Documenting, Preserving,
and Celebrating History
Special State Rehabilitation Tax Credit Session
Michigan State Historic Tax Credits
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 4:00-5:00 PM

PA 343 of 2020 was signed into law establishing the new State Historic Tax Credit, a Michigan income tax credit of 25 percent available to support the rehabilitation of certain historic resources. This session introduces the basics of the program, and discusses eligibility, the application, and the review processes.

This session is included for in-person and live-stream registrants. It also is offered as an a la carte ticket, however, for in-person guests.

Tracks
TRACK OVERVIEW AND WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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TRACK ONE: THEME
OUR TOWN: PRESERVING PLACES TOGETHER
For individuals, people in business and manufacturing, preservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespeople, elected and appointed officials, and government staff–anyone who needs effective tools to advocate for preservation and wants their efforts to be more inclusive.
TRACK TWO: INFORMATION
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE PRESERVATION WORK
For those who need to know more about the laws, policies, and designations; the programs of assistance, tax incentives, and economic benefits; and the best practices and educational programs that provide support for preservation efforts.

TRACK THREE: CASE STUDIES & APPLIED SKILLS
PROGRAMS FROM THE HISTORIC RESOURCE COUNCIL
For individual property owners, professionals doing design and hands-on work, and community officials who need to know more about the special design needs of historic buildings, traditional trades, and current building and development practices–the tools for effective preservation.
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CONFERENCE LIVE-STREAMING
For the first time, the MHPN is providing the in-person conference programming to off-site registrants through online streaming media recorded and broadcast in real-time. Live-streamed sessions qualify for professional continuing education credits.
POST-CONFERENCE RECORDINGS-ON-DEMAND
For the third year, the MHPN provides all conference registrants access to the in-seat sessions until year-end. These programs qualify for professional continuing education credits.

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Virtual Vendors’ Showcase

Visit the Virtual Vendors’ Showcase anytime to see the resources, products, and services offered by a wide variety of preservation specialists.

Thursday, May 13, 9:00 A.M.–11:00 A.M.
On Thursday morning during our Special Vendor Sessions, connect with various vendors and hear about their work.

Sponsored by

Wolverine Building Group | 730 Eddy Studios | Adair Restoration LLC | Butcher & Butcher Construction Company, Inc. | Cusack’s Masonry Restoration, Inc. | Past Perfect, Inc. | Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC

The 41st Annual Statewide Preservation Conference is underwritten through the generous support of 

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State Historic Preservation Office - 2020

Thank You to Our 2021 Conference Sponsors