Downtown Restoration (Part 1 and 2) Properties and Projects - Part 2

Downtown Restoration (Part 1 and 2) Properties and Projects

Co-hosted by Illinois Extension and Rural Partners

Tuesday, May 16 at 12 PM CT – Part 1

Tuesday, June 13 at 12 PM CT – Part 2

Presented by Quinn Adamowski, Regional Advocacy Manager, Landmarks Illinois

Communities are concerned with aging buildings in their downtowns. How can these historic resources be saved and safely restored? What opportunities are available and what are ways to overcome challenges? Join us for a two-part webinar series on historic properties and projects. On May 16, participants will learn about listing properties on the National Register, creating a National Register Historic District, what being on the National Register means for redevelopment and what restrictions exist and do not exist from designation. Then, on June 13, we return to find out about next steps after National Register listing, case examples of implementation, what successful projects look like, as well as what challenges to be ready for. The project-oriented session will include a discussion of financial aspects of the projects and how this process can be manageable for smaller communities.

All participants will receive a follow-up email with links to materials, including the online recording of this webinar.

If you will need an accommodation in order to participate in these webinars, please send a request to esarey@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.