The Michigan Historic Preservation Network

40th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference A Virtual Conference September 21-22, 2020

www.mhpn.org

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Application deadline Friday, September 11, 5 p.m.

Founded in 1981, the Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) is the state’s

largest membership organization advocating for historic preservation. The MHPN is

pleased to bring its 40th annual conference to a virtual environment – a live online gathering packed with the skills, talents, and passions of the preservation community:

www.mhpn.org/conference/.

This year’s theme is “Preservation on the Frontline” and you can be front and center! Through the generous support of our donors, the MHPN has conference scholarships to

award to students, teachers, volunteers, elected officials, professionals, or anyone who has shown promising work or interest in historic preservation and would like to learn

more. Scholarships are intended for individuals who would not otherwise be able to participate without some financial assistance.

Scholarships cover the full cost of conference registration providing access to Track

programs, a Kalamazoo tour, and the Annual Awards Ceremony. Scholars are expected to watch the Conference Welcome on Monday, September 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. when

scholarship donors and recipients will be recognized. A thank you letter written to the

scholarship donor is the only required follow-up to participation.

How to Apply Prepare a letter of interest including your name, address, email, and telephone number,

a description of your connection to historic preservation, and a brief statement of financial need. Email your letter to mhpnscholarships@gmail.com ATTN: Stacy

Tchorzynski by 5 p.m. Friday, September 11. You will be notified by Monday, September 14. Early applications are appreciated. Previous awardees are ineligible. Please do not

register for the conference until an award notification is received.

Attachment: Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance. Please note that anyone can attend for

free the 2-part Commissions Summit on August 31 and September 14, as well as the Awards Ceremony on September 21.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 9:30–10:30 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFERENCERecognition of the 2020 Planning Group and Scholarship Recipients

Announcement of the 2021 Host Community

10:30–10:45 AM: Break

10:45 AM–12:15 PMANNUAL OPENING PLENARY DISCUSSION

“Breaking Barriers on the Frontline”

12:15–1:15 PM: Meet our Conference Sponsors

1:15–1:30 PM: Break

TRACK ONE: THEME

TRACK TWO: INFORMATION

TRACK THREE: APPLIED SKILLS

TRACK FOUR: TOUR

1:30–2:30 PMKALAMAZOO'S HERITAGE PLANNING

1:30–2:30 PMHELPING YOUR REALTOR HELP YOU

1:30–2:30 PMWOOD FLOOR FRAMING

1:30–3 PMADAPTIVE REUSE IS ALIVE AND WELL IN DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO

2:30–2:45 PM: Break

2:45–3:45 PMMEHLHOSE BUILDING REHABILITATION

2:45–3:45 PMTACTICAL PRESERVATION

2:45–3:45 PMHIGH TECH EVALUATION TOOLS

3:45–4 PM: Break

4–5 PM DESIGN REVIEW–WHAT DO WE CARE ABOUT?

4–5 PM BUILDING LOCAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

4–5 PM COMMERCIAL RESTORATION

5:15– 6:45 PMTHE 29TH ANNUAL MHPN AWARDS CEREMONY

If you are coming only for the Ceremony, click here to join us for free.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

7– 8:30 PM: A PRE-CONFERENCE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSIONS SUMMIT ON TWO EVENINGS!Registration is FREE and separate from the Conference.

“Hosting Open Meetings, Virtually”Click here to register

“Infill and New Construction in Local Historic Districts” — Click here to register

THE MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK presentsTHE FORTIETH ANNUAL STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 21–22,2020 • A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!For information on AIA, AICP, and MCP credits for sessions and tours, contact kregerj1981@att.net.To find out about scholarship opportunities, contact mhpnscholarships@gmail.com.

PRESERVATION ON THE FRONTLINE

While the pandemic significantly changed how we go about our lives, we have been impressed how our passion for history and significant places stands strong. We invite you to learn from a great group of presenters, get answers to your questions, tour our host community of Kalamazoo, and virtually mix-and-mingle as we all have been doing over the last several months while advancing our shared mission.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020TRACK ONE: THEME

TRACK TWO: INFORMATION

TRACK THREE: APPLIED SKILLS

8:30–9:45 AMREIMAGINING MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION

8:30–9:45 AMINCENTIVES FOR PRESERVATION PROJECTS—PART 1 OF 2

8:30–9:45 AMSOLAR POWER AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

9:45–10 AM: Break

10–11:30 AM MAIN STREET TURNS 40, MI MAIN STREET CELEBRATES

10–11:30 AM INCENTIVES FOR PRESERVATION PROJECTS—PART 2 OF 2

10–11:30 AM MHPN TOOLS YOU CAN USE

11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Meet our Conference Sponsors

12:30–12:45 PM: Break

12:45–2 PMKEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DAN KINKEAD AIA

Principal, Urban Design Practice Co-Director SmithGroup, Detroit, MI

“The Impact and Identity of Urban Adaptive Reuse”

2–2:15 PM: Break

2:15–3:30 PM AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS IN DETROIT

2:15–3:30 PM FEDERAL PRESERVATION LAW

2:15–3:30 PM WEST MICHIGAN ARCHAEOLOGY PART 1/2

3:30–3:45 PM: Break

3:45–5 PMCOMMUNITY CAPITAL: CLOSING THE FUNDING GAP

3:45–5 PMMAINTAINING UM'S ANN ARBOR CAMPUS

3:45–5 PMWEST MICHIGAN ARCHAEOLOGY PART 2/2