Preservation +

Preservation Plus Conference Schedule Announced      Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) announces Preservation Plus, a week long conference focused at fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for Western New York's historic built environment, taking place on September 24-28, 2012. Preservation Plus builds on the momentum created by the National Preservation Conference that PBN hosted last October. The overwhelming success of that conference highlighted the need for regional preservation-related events and activities and brought much deserved attention to community revitalization efforts throughout Buffalo-Niagara. Preservation Plus aims to instill and reinforce a greater sense of community pride for our region's historic assets. Preservation Plus will examine the intersection of these and other significant topics with the aid of field visits, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations that highlight successful local projects. In addition to a focus on Historic Preservation, scheduled education sessions center on the themes of Urban Planning, Sustainability, and Community Revitalization. PBN firmly believes that these themes share common messages and goals.    Preservation Plus seeks to attract local residents, tourists, building professionals, local preservation and neighborhood leaders, as well as students and young professionals. With a wide range of topics, individuals with broader interests outside of the preservation movement are encouraged to attend. Over 40 unique Field and Education sessions are planned to take place throughout the week, not including the much anticipated return of the Museums by Moonlight event from last year's National Preservation Conference. Preservation Plus is limited to 300 attendees. Conference admission cost is $95 for the general public, which includes all sessions, food, and a complimentary ticket to the Museums by Moonlight event on Thursday, September 27. Events will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 5pm to 9pm, with a full conference day on Friday, September 28. A limit of 50 scholarships covering all costs of the conference are available to students who apply online.   To register for Preservation Plus, or for more information about sessions and student scholarships, visit PresPlusBuffalo.com or call (716) 852-3300.     Schedule of Events Monday, September 24th 5:30pm-8:00pm: Opening Session at the Allendale Theatre Dodo-Sapiens: Transform our Historic Buildings with Regenerative, Bio-Based Buildings Presented by Eric Freed, LEED AP, Hon. FIGP, Principal of organicARCHITECT, and author of the best seller 'Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies'. Tuesday, September 25th 5:00pm-9:00pm: Field Sessions: Day 1 The Hull House: Ins & Outs of a Historic Restoration Preservation in Action: Graycliff Inside the first "green" museum in New York State: The Burchfield Penney Art Center The challenges within: The Lockwood Mansion Renovation Webster Street: Where Preservation & Community Revitalization Meet Raw Material To Finished Product: Community Beer Works Brewery Reception & Tour of Historic Knox Farm Putting a "Civil War City" back on track: Niagara Falls Wednesday, September 26th 5:00pm-9:00pm: Field Sessions: Day 2 Unique Reuse of a Buffalo Church: The Buffalo Religious Arts Center Raw Material To Finished Product: Community Beer Works Brewery Urban Habitat Project: Bringing nature back to vacant urban landscapes Challenges to Preservation: The Reuse & Restoration of the former New York Central Terminal Preserving our Ethnic and Religious History in the Physical and Digital Worlds Reactivating the Past: Sustainable Preservation at the Richardson Olmsted Complex Shea's Buffalo: A Behind the Scenes look at Historic Restoration Techniques and Materials Sustainable Success: When is a restoration too successful? One Region Forward: Buffalo Niagara's Sustainable Communities Initiative Wood Window Workshop: Present by John Gulick PUSH Buffalo's Green Development Zone Thursday, September 27 - Museums by Moonlight . . . and More! (included in admission) 5:30pm-9:30pm - Admission to the Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Richardson-Olmsted Complex, Buffalo    State Art Conservation Lab, and Forest Avenue Resource Center. Architectural tours outside museums will also be held.  Friday, September 28th - All Day Conference (Special Session/Events) 8:45am-10:30am: Opening Plenary - Facilitated Panel Discussion    Preservation, Urban Planning, Sustainability, and Community Revitalization 10:45am-11:45am: Morning Breakout Sessions What is the National Register of Historic Places? Recapturing Public Space: The Reconstruction and Management of Pittsburgh's Historic Market Square Decorative Finishes Investigation: Techniques, Processes, and Equipment Used in Historic Paint Analysis Culture Clash: Art, Electrons, Teaching, Research, and Engagement Meet at the Solar Strand Green Design Guidelines: Reconciling the Differences between Preservation and Sustainability Graycliff: From Grass Roots to Deep Roots (Discussion Panel) Uncovering Your House's History Beyond Preservation: The holistic approach to revitalizing a community Revitalization of Main Street, Buffalo: The 500 Block (Walking Tour) 11:45am-1:15pm: Break for Lunch 1:30pm-2:30pm: Afternoon Breakout Sessions Saving Our City through Historical Research The Batavia Industrial Center: Revitalizing 19th Century Industrial Buildings for 21st CenturyBusinesses Case Studies in Preservation Tourism and Collaboration Historic Tax Credits: Attracting Investment for Your Rehab Project Changing the Secretive Culture of Government & Why That Is Important For Preservation    Efforts Greening Historic Buildings: Tips, Tricks and Finding Cash to Pay For It Preserving the Past with Our Future: Albion, NY Old Homes Attracting Young Professionals: Niagara Falls 2:45pm-5:00pm: The Green Code & Preservation: Zoning Historic Buffalo for the 21st Century Pre- and Post- Conference Events in Prospect Hill:             Friday, September 14th at 5pm: Deadline for Prospect Hill Photo Contest  Prizes, rules, and details at www.BuffaloTours.org            Wednesday, September 19th at 6pm: "The History of Prospect Hill" presentation at D'Youville College,includes showing of the film "In the Shadow of the Peace Bridge"   Saturday, September 29th from 10am-2pm: "Inside the Homes of Prospect Hill" home tour. Ticket information at www.BuffaloTours.org. Enjoy interior home visits on Fargo & Jersey,           Prospect & Porter, the Cottage District, and Columbus Parkway in Buffalo's only historic     lakefront community. See architecture from 1860 to 1955 including historic landmarks like Holy Angels Church, D'Youville College Chapel and other surprises.