Many of you know that the Network plays a vital role in making communities stronger. Historic District Commissioner Training for community leaders and Practical Preservation Workshops for the general public are among its staple programs. In partnership with others, MHPN has established a Michigan Preservation Endowment, guides congregations in the preservation and restoration of their historic houses of worship, brings hands-on training in preservation trades to high school students and conducts statewide outreach with two field representatives. Other initiatives include a highly successful easement program, publicizing the economic benefits of historic preservation, improving historic preservation tax credits, and publishing a preservation source book.
The MHPN’s 28th Annual Conference being held May 8-10 at the Dearborn Inn is not to be missed. The timely theme “Preserving History, Conserving Energy,” will be explored in lectures, hands-on workshops and tours. The program this year is particularly extensive with broad appeal. Find out about local initiatives that are fully engaged in green design and sustainable development. Learn preservation basics and how to apply them to energy conservation. Delve into the LEED Green Building Rating System and the related Existing Building Rating System. Take tours of the area and visit projects influenced by the concepts of sustainability. Earn APA/AICP CM credits and AIA Continuing Education credits for select sessions. Special Saturday programs are open to the public and include the first MotorCities Summit and Simple Solutions for Your Old House Questions. Annette Conti, Executive Director of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association, will provide the keynote address, “Green Home Strategies for Sustainable Communities.” View the conference brochure and APA/AICP CM credit and AIA Continuing Education credit availability at www.mhpn.org.
quarter century, it has been Michigan’s foremost preservation advocacy and resource group. Last year, it was honored as the recipient of the