2024 Saving Places Conference Program

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Forging a Resilient Future with Historic Preservation

RETHINK

REFINE

REVIVE

JAN 31-FEB 2, 2024 | BOULDER, CO SEP 7-8, 2024 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

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SAVING PLACES 2024: RETHINK, REFINE, REVIVE Welcome to the 2024 Saving Places Conference! We are thrilled to have you join us for this milestone year, which marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Colorado Preservation, Inc’ (CPI). The conference has filled a critical role in our mission, by advancing preservation practices and knowledge, and inspiring many of you working directly in the field. We are fortunate to host this annual gathering thanks to the support and financial contributions of our founders and sponsors. A special thanks to the continued support of History Colorado’s State Historic Fund, whose grant funding makes this conference possible. We would also like to thank and this year’s leading sponsors Anderson Hallas Architects and the University of Colorado, Denver College of Architecture and Planning for their generous support of the conference.

DEAR ATTENDEES OF THE SAVING PLACES CONFERENCE, I am honored to extend a warm welcome to the Colorado Preservation, Inc. Saving Places Conference on behalf of the State of Colorado.

Colorado's identity is intricately woven with its historic places and heritage landscapes, continually adapting to the passage of time. From majestic mountain vistas to expansive plains, generational landscapes of centennial farms to the industrial heartbeat of manufacturing centers and historic transportation corridors, our state's diverse backgrounds shape its unique character. Bustling Main Streets, residential historic districts, and vibrant commercial centers are integral to the essence of Colorado.

Over the next few days, you will convene to explore the latest developments in historic preservation policy and practice. The conference theme, "Rethink, Refine, Revive: Forging a Resilient Future with Historic Preservation," invites contemplation on the role of historic preservation in Colorado's future. How does it intersect with contemporary landscapes? What do our preservation efforts communicate about our values? How can innovation in historic preservation, especially adaptive reuse, address current challenges related to sustainability, affordability, and resilience in our communities?

I want to assure you that my administration shares in these considerations. We are dedicated to collaborating with the historic preservation community, fostering practices that contribute to stronger communities and exceptional living, working, and recreational spaces. In alignment with this commitment, my administration has proposed two transformative preservation initiatives in the 2024/2025 budget. Firstly, we aim to expand the state preservation tax credit by adding $5 million to the fund, supporting commercial preservation projects that respond to housing needs. Additionally, we propose a new adaptive reuse tax credit, also with a $5 million allocation, to encourage the creation of housing units in existing buildings not historically designated or listed on the State or National Registers. Both initiatives underscore our commitment to addressing housing issues across Colorado, emphasizing the pivotal role historic buildings can play in meeting the diverse needs of our communities, both urban and rural.

I take pride in supporting the commendable efforts of Colorado Preservation, Inc. and each one of you gathered here today, devoted to preserving our past, shaping our present, and envisioning a promising future. Welcome.

Sincerely,

Over the past 40 years, our organization has been at the forefront of championing the preservation and relevancy of historic places, fostering a deep appreciation for the heritage and places that make Colorado so special. This year’s conference is not only an opportunity to commemorate this significant milestone, but also a chance to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and forge connections as we look towards the future of preservation.

The theme for this year’s conference “Rethink, Refine, Revive” seeks to explore the many facets of preservation and sustainability, ignite conversations, and connect passionate advocates working to advance the practice of historic preservation. Through thought-provoking sessions and dynamic speakers, we aim to inspire you and equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to continue the important work of safeguarding Colorado’s cultural legacy.

Reflecting on our conference theme, we are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Monica Rhodes, an international award-winning cultural preservationist with over 15 years of experience leveraging preservation as a strategic tool for advancing inclusive heritage. Her plenary will look at the theme of sustainability, focusing on the future of preservation and the changes needed to advance the field forward.

We also graciously welcome our featured speakers, Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois who will explore the Relevancy Project; Ann M. Beha, founder and Design Principal of Ann Beha Architects who will address adaptive reuse; and the featured team of the Carbon Avoided Retrofit Estimator (CARE) Tool with Jim Lindberg of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

On behalf of CPI, we extend our deepest gratitude for being a part of this year’s conference. Together, let us celebrate the achievements of the past four decades, and set the stage for a future where our collective efforts continue to protect the places that we cherish and that define our rich state.

Thank you, Boulder and Historic Boulder, Inc for having us back for a second year. We look forward to meeting new friends and reconnecting with colleagues - both in person and virtually throughout the conference.

JENNIFER ORRIGO CHARLES

TOM WITT

CPI Executive Director

CPI Board Chair

A special thank you to our Conference Committee, Board and Volunteers who helped make the annual Saving Places Conference possible!

CPI Staff

JARED POLIS

Governor of Colorado

Jennifer Orrigo Charles - Executive Director

Kate McCoy - Preservation Services Director

Nicole Bopp - Events and Development Director

Katie Peterson - Endangered Places Program Director

CPI Board Members

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Garrett Briggs (Ignacio)

Natasha Krasnow (Grand Junction)

Jeff Owsley (Alamosa)

*Kathy Corbett (Denver)

*James Kroll (Denver)

*Meg Touborg (Denver)

Andy Duckett-Emke (Golden)

Mary Jane Loevlie (Idaho Springs)

*Tom Witt (Denver), Chair

Michael Gayle (Denver)

*Greg Movesian (Denver)

Elizabeth Kellums(Greeley)

*Ann Mullins (Aspen)

*Executive Committee

WE ARE COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. Since 1984, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) has diligently worked to make a difference

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER! YOU CAN HELP CPI BUILD FUTURES WITH HISTORIC PLACES

in communities throughout the state. Energized around a central theme of “building a future with historic places,” CPI was founded by visionary leaders 40 years ago who identified a need for a statewide nonprofit organization structured around preserving, protecting, and promoting Colorado’s historic places.

Historic preservation is much more than keeping “old” buildings standing; preservation is about creating a sense of place, enhancing communities, and revitalizing economies. Our organization promotes the critical connection between people and place.

THE 4 BAR 4 RANCH In 2016, the newly established Historic Fraser, Inc., consisting of several local residents, took ownership of the buildings and began stabilization. Thanks to their dedication, the 4 Bar 4 Ranch is now on the National Register of Historic Places, and with over $300,000 in State Historical Fund grants, the Roadhouse and Barn are now in excellent condition, with the Barn completed in 2018 and the Hotel having completely been dismantled and rebuilt with a new foundation, completed in the Fall of 2023.

CPI works to ensure historic places across Colorado are protected and will be preserved for future generations with a small staff of four supported by a board of 13, and a devoted volunteer corps. CPI advances its mission by partnering with property owners, non-profit organizations, educators, and local governments through its signature initiatives Colorado’s Most Endangered Places Program (EPP), its annual Saving Places® Conference and its Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards.

The Saving Places Conference is one of the many ways CPI advances historic preservation, by bringing together individuals, organizations, communities, and projects from across the nation to discuss the latest in preservation, looking at common concerns and challenges while celebrating our collective accomplishments. For over 25 years, CPI has provided essential training and networking opportunities to individuals like YOU who are working to protect our state’s heritage.

Thank you to the many people, organizations, and supporters who have helped (and continue to help) make the conference what it is today! CPI is particularly grateful to History Colorado - State Historical Fund for their generous support, which has made this conference possible. Thank you for joining us and please stop by our CPI table to introduce yourself to our Executive Director, Jennifer Orrigo Charles, CPI Board and Staff.

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OUR MISSION IN ACTION Colorado’s history is important to us, as we know it is to you. Each year conference attendees share ideas, make new connections, and learn new tools to advance the work of preservation in Colorado. Thank you for being a part of the preservation movement by attending this year! Thank you for your commitment to our shared history and places that collectively represent where we came from and shape the future.

CPI works statewide with sites, community leaders, residents and organizations to ensure we build a future with Colorado’s historic resources. Through our signature initiatives like Colorado’s Most Endangered Places and our Preservation Services Program, we work with the public to identify and protect some of the state’s most important, yet threatened, sites. In 2023, through our Preservation Services Program we were able to acquire over $1.5 million in grant funding to support historic resources, landscapes, in partnership with more than 30 communities and partner groups throughout Colorado. These projects include supporting the efforts of private property owners as well as small rural communities in need of project assistance.

Visit CPI’s information table to apply and find out more about CPI’s statewide efforts and programs.

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THE PARIS MILL The steadfast dedication of the project’s stakeholders has resulted in the Paris Mill being added to the National Register of Historic Places and completing over $900,000 worth of preservation work through the State Historical Fund. Along with private donors and volunteers, the Paris Mill has successfully stabilized and rehabilitated the Cyanidation Wing, the Gold Precipitation Wing, the East and West Wings, the Center Section, the Tower, and the Tank House. The Mill will open as a guided tour museum later this year.

Colorado Preservation, Inc. needs your support to continue to protect Colorado's Most Endangered Places for residents, visitors, and generations to come. Join us today by becoming an individual or organization member.

Become a Member!

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Established in 1879, History Colorado — formerly the Colorado Historical Society—preserves Colorado’s rich heritage through the State Historical Fund, the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, collections stewardship, statewide museums, and special programs for students, educators, and visitors of all ages. The State Historical Fund, a program of History Colorado, awards grants to public and non-profit organizations to preserve Colorado’s architectural and archeological treasures for public benefit.

This project is paid for in part by a History Colorado State Historical Fund grant.

PREMIER SPONSORS GOVERNMENT/NONPROFIT SPONSORS

History Colorado PRESERVATION CHAMPION SPONSORS

CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS

THANK YOU TO OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS

ENDANGERED PLACES LUNCHEON SPONSORS

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SAVING PLACES 2024 FEATURED SPEAKERS Colorado Preservation, Inc. is proud to bring preservation experts, community leaders, and property owners from across the nation to present important information to attendees of our Saving Places Conference. This year you can expect to hear from nearly 100 speakers and over 30 engaging sessions that will provide you with new ways to advance historic preservation in your community! CPI is honored to welcome our 2024 featured speakers and special guests who will explore the importance of advocacy, communication, perspective and identifying ways to speak to groups with different values and backgrounds as they pertain to saving places.

We strongly encourage you to attend these special presentations and assure you that you will leave inspired with new ideas for how to advance preservation in your community.

PLENARY PRESENTATION

Wednesday, January 31, 10:00am - 11:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom

JARED POLIS, GOVERNOR OF COLORADO Governor Jared Polis joins the Saving Places conference Wednesday morning starting at 10am to provide opening remarks. Governor Polis is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. After launching several successful companies, Governor Polis committed himself to making sure other Coloradans had the opportunity to pursue their dreams through founding schools for at-risk students and new immigrants and started nonprofits to help veterans. Prior to serving as Governor, Polis served on the State Board of Education and represented Colorado's 2nd Congressional district. As Governor, Polis has focused on saving Coloradans money, keeping our economy strong, and preserving our Colorado way of life. Polis delivered universal free full-day kindergarten, signed a number of bills to save families money on health care, and made significant progress towards the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040, all while cutting taxes for small businesses and investing in affordable housing and transportation. His efforts to expand health care access to medically underserved communities and to ensure that equity and justice remain central to building a Colorado for All have produced impactful legislation and made progress toward his administration’s bold vision.

BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE PRESERVATION FIELD IN COLORADO - WHY? WHY NOW? HOW? Wednesday, January 31, 12:45pm - 2pm • Walnut

FEATURED SESSION Join Jamie Morgan and Courtney Ricci for a session exploring how to create authentic investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. JAMIE MORGAN, COURTNEY RICCI, MNM PHD Attendees will gain insights into key DEI terminology, discuss historical instances of inadequate investment, displacement, and policy impacts on communities of color. Together, we’ll explore effective strategies to dismantle institutional barriers and make DEI conversations a norm. The session is all about building authentic relationships, sharing power, and amplifying the voices and experiences of communities of color. Join the conversation and be part of positive change!

ENDANGERED PLACES LUNCHEON : ADAPTIVE REUSE IN RETHINKING, REFINING, AND REVIVING HISTORIC RESOURCES

JARED POLIS

ADDRESSING THE FUTURE OF PRESERVATION WITH THE RELEVANCY PROJECT

Thursday, February 1 • 11:00am – 12:40pm • Endangered Places Luncheon Speaker Pearl Street Ballroom • Ticketed event - Lunch Included.

ANN M. BEHA - FOUNDER & DESIGN PRINCIPAL ANN BEHA ARCHITECTS Ann Beha led a women owned national and international practice known for championing design for legacy in dialogue with contemporary expressions. Her work emphasizes access and invitation, welcoming a broader community to engage with and reconsider historic sites, new design, and the American Vernacular - the role, and inspiration of civic and community settings. Ann Beha will discuss her work on the adaptation, reuse and expansion of three recent projects that Rethink, Refine, and Revive historic resources.

ANN M. BEHA

PROTECT THE ROOTS: PRESERVING THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF BELOVED PLACES IN THE FACE OF RAPID GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT

Wednesday, January 31, 10:00am - 11:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom

BONNIE MCDONALD, PRESIDENT & CEO, LANDMARKS ILLINOIS

Friday, February 2, 9:00am - 10:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is pleased to bring Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of BONNIE Landmarks Illinois to the Saving Places 2024 Conference. The Relevancy Project is one way that MCDONALD Landmarks Illinois is taking action to address concerns about preservation’s future. Concerns that keep the field continually reactive with challenges to preservation ordinances, incentives and funding and demolition trends in addition to the need for the field to fully represent our nation’s diversity in all its forms.

Join Bonnie McDonald as she shares the findings of the Relevancy Project and discusses how communities, individuals, organizations, and states nationwide can adapt and build on this project to make a difference locally.

DAWN DIPRINCE - PRESIDENT/CEO & STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, HISTORY COLORADO Preservation should play a role of holistic placekeeping that actively cares for the cultural practices of a place and supports local residents' ability to maintain their places and ways of life. In this panel discussion, State Historic Preservation Officer Dawn DiPrince talks to rural and urban Colorado leaders about the urgent preservation issues they face in their communities.

DAWN DIPRINCE

UNLOCKING THE VALUE OF REUSE WITH AN EYE TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE AND COMMUNITY ADAPTABILITY

REFRAMING PRESERVATION SUSTAINABILITY: WHO DO WE VALUE BY WHAT WE PRESERVE

Thursday, February 1, 9:00am - 10:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom

Friday, February 2, 9:00am - 10:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom

MONICA RHODES, STRATEGIST, PRESERVATIONIST, SCHOLAR Monica Rhodes is an international award winning, accomplished cultural preservationist MONICA with over 15 years of experience leveraging preservation as a strategic tool for advancing RHODES socially and economically inclusive heritage and preservation practices. Her keynote will look at the theme of sustainability focusing on the future of the field and the changes needed in the structures and the systems to increase inclusivity. Protection of heritage and understanding the value of heritage that connects and represents us all.

FEATURING THE FOUNDERS OF THE CARE TOOL The greenest building is the one that already exists, but how JIM LINDBERG LARRY STRAIN LORI FERRIS do communities begin to quantify this statement? Exploring National Trust for Principal, Siegel & Northwestern University the carbon benefits of reusing existing buildings are rarely Historic Preservation Strain Architects incorporated in climate planning, carbon tracking, or design decision-making. The Carbon Avoided: Retrofit Estimator (CARE) Tool addresses this gap. Join a panel of speakers from the CARE Tool team and Jim Lindberg from the National Trust in a two-part discussion; a featured speaking role to introduce the concept and how it can be used to support preservation efforts locally, then a deeper session later that day to address specific case studies for its usefulness. **Attendees interested in the topic should plan to attend the follow-up session by the CARE Tool team Friday Afternoon 11:30-12:15 Practical Application of the CARE Tool.

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BEYOND THE SESSIONS

FEATURED SESSIONS

HISTORIC BOULDER INC. HAPPY HOUR AT LICENSE NO. 1 IN THE BEAUTIFUL BOULDERADO HOTEL

WEDNESDAY:

Wednesday, January 31, 5:30 - 7:00pm • License No. 1 in the Boulderado Hotel (2115 13th Street) Historic Boulder Inc. invites you to celebrate the first day of the “Saving Places” conference at a happy hour. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the beautiful Boulderado Hotel, a National Register Trust landmarked building that opened in 1909. Tickets ($25) will include one drink at the ‘cash’ bar and light appetizers. Boulder preservation projects will be showcased along with brief ‘welcoming’ remarks. This is a great opportunity to experience the ambiance of early Boulder and network with fellow preservationists.

PRESERVATION MARKETPLACE FEATURING THE SILENT AUCTION

Thursday, February 1, 4:30-6:30pm – Join CPI Thursday evening for the return of the Preservation Marketplace event.

Mingle with fellow attendees and conference sponsors while enjoying live music from the band Odessa Rose, libations, and an opportunity to bid on rare and unique heritage experiences in Colorado. The Endangered Places Program Silent Auction will have an in-person and online setup. All purchases support the Endangered Places Program.

New for 2024! Make sure to visit sponsors throughout the preservation marketplace and fill up your bingo card (found in the back of the program) with sponsor signatures. Turn in your card by the end of the event and be entered to win a FREE 2025 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION!

SPECIAL SCREENING OF “BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN”

Thursday, February 1, 7:00 - 9:00pm – In partnership with CPI, the State Historic Fund is hosting a screening of Karen Cho’s riveting documentary Big Fight in Little Chinatown including a follow-up panel discussion with Ms. Cho. Big Fight in Little Chinatown is a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses, and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure.

Colorado Heritage for All, 3:45 - 5:00pm • West End

State and National Register listings for properties associated with historically marginalized and excluded communities are a small fraction of the overall historic record. The Colorado Heritage for All initiative seeks to correct this historic inequity by working with purpose and intention to list 150 properties by the end of 2026 that tell a more complete story of Colorado history and highlight the important contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Latinos, American Indians, the LGBTQ+ community, the disabled community, and women. Please join us for a discussion about this ambitious plan and how you and your community can participate in reaching this important goal!

PATRICK EIDMAN

THURSDAY: ENDANGERED PLACES LUNCHEON

Thursday, February 1, 11:00am – 12:40pm • Pearl Street Ballroom • Ticketed event - Lunch Included.

The Endangered Places Program luncheon highlights the need to preserve threatened historic resources and the impact these places have on their community. This work requires effective partnerships on all levels to ensure preservation measures and incentives are supported.

Join us for the reveal of Colorado’s Endangered Places emceed by CBS Colorado Meteorologist Dave Aguilera.

DAVE AGUILERA

FRIDAY:

Practical Application of the CARE Tool, 11:30 - 12:15pm • West End

Interested in learning how to put into action many of the ideas laid out by Jim Lindberg and the CARE Tool team? Join this session for a deeper dive that explores how to use the CARE tool to support preservation efforts locally with specific Colorado case studies.

After the Preservation Marketplace, join us for a screening of this remarkable film that touches on the importance of historical and cultural preservation.

Sign the Petition!

Need help preserving your historic resource?

CPI’s Preservation Services Department can help!

Finding contractors Phasing a large project Grant writing Grant administration Tax credit applications Contact Kate McCoy, Preservation Services Director kmccoy@coloradopreservation.org (303)893-4260 x236

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is excited to announce that we are in the process of applying for a new license plate! Show your support of Colorado’s history, heritage, and historic preservation by signing the petition. We'll need 3,500 signatures by July 2025 to keep the process moving. By signing this secure petition, you show your backing and interest in it.

There is no obligation to buy the plate when available.

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SILENT AUCTION SNEAK PEEK Are you looking for that unique item or one-of-a-kind experience to purchase for yourself or as a gift? Make sure to stop and check out the 2024 Endangered Places Silent Auction online and select items in-person! Take in the rich history of Colorado and take it home with you through a wide array of behind-the-scenes tours, historic stays, and unique experiences! The auction has collected over 80 donations that include something for everyone and every interest! All purchases support Colorado’s Most Endangered Places Program and CPI’s work to save threatened historic resources. The higher you bid, the greater your impact!

Scan the QR code to access the online auction and check out the tables for featured items and experiences. The auction began January 24th and concludes Thursday evening, February 1st at 8:00 pm. Items can be purchased immediately through the Buy It Now option or bid up through the auction’s close. CPI friends and supporters have donated some unique items for this year’s silent auction—so get your best bids ready!

Take a private tour of the Capitol Hill area with one of our expert CPI board members Enjoy a travel package to one of our 2024 Most Endangered Places Resources Own a piece of history from I.M. Pei’s 16th Street Mall design Stay overnight at a historic mill and enjoy a private tour Celebrate our Denver Nuggets historic championship with a signed photograph and swag

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

DEAR FELLOW PRESERVATIONISTS & COMMUNITY LEADERS,

WEDNESDAY MORNING

WELCOME FROM GOVERNOR POLIS

Gathering for the annual Saving Places Conference each year is a highlight in my calendar, a time to see old friends and make new connections. As State Historic Preservation Officer I know

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how important this time is for our collective work together, and History Colorado, along with our

Land Acknowledgement - Ean Thomas Tafoya PLENARY PRESENTATION: Addressing the Future of Preservation with the Relevancy Project

work closely with all of you to advance historic preservation in Colorado communities.

11:30AM-12:45PM — WEDNESDAY NETWORKING / LUNCH BREAK

This year comes with particularly important opportunities to expand our collective work, as

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK

Governor Polis has proposed two exciting preservation initiatives in his 2024/2025 budget - an expansion of the state preservation tax credit and a new tax credit for adaptive reuse.

Both of these initiatives will support the creation of more housing across our state and it is gratifying to see preservation included among the tools needed to solve the housing crisis. It is

Pearl Street Ballroom

BONNIE MCDONALD

Colorado State Historical Fund, is proud to be the Premier Sponsor of Saving Places and to

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ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE LOVELAND FEED & GRAIN Meet in the Exhibitor Hall

Additional Fee

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Colorado’s diverse communities, both urban and rural.

12:45pm-2:00pm NAVIGATING NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS

The Mall

The proposed expansion of the preservation tax credit will add $5 million to the pool of funds

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supporting commercial preservation projects that create new housing units. The new adaptive reuse tax credit, also with a $5 million pool, will support the creation of housing units in existing buildings that are not historically designated or listed on the State or National Registers.

As we meet this week, the legislature is already beginning its work to consider these proposals.

You can all play an important part in this process by: 1) Contacting your State Representative and State Senator to express your support. Stop

by History Colorado’s conference booth for sample language.

2) Spreading the word about these proposals- whether through direct emails, newsletters, or articles in your local newspapers.

3) Attending legislative hearings in the coming months- watch for dates and details in communications from Colorado Preservation, Inc. and other preservation partners.

I hope you enjoy your time this week as we gather to Rethink, Refine, Revive in support of Colorado’s historic places!

DAWN DIPRINCE

History Colorado CEO & President & Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer

History Colorado HISTORY COLORADO | 1200 BROADWAY | DENVER, CO 80203 | 303-447-8679 | HISTORYCOLORADO.ORG

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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK A 12:45pm-2:00pm BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE PRESERVATION FIELD IN COLORADO

also a call to action to demonstrate the role historic buildings can play in addressing needs in

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

CONNECTING THE DOTS: THE FUTURE OF PRESERVATION TRADES TRAINING

12:45pm-2:00pm GET TO KNOW THE COLORADO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION No Livestream TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

AIA

West End Foothills

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK B 2:15pm-3:30pm

51 YEARS OF RESILIENCY: HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN BOULDER

Walnut

AIA

2:15pm-3:30pm

WILDFIRE & PROTECTING HISTORIC RESOURCES: MITIGATION TECHNIQUES FOR HISTORIC WOOD STRUCTURES

The Mall

APA

2:15pm-3:30pm

REIMAGINING HOME: HISTORIC CONTEXT & THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

West End

APA

2:15pm-3:30pm No Livestream

BIPOC AFFINITY LISTENING SESSION

Foothills

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK C 3:45pm-5:00pm

MAIN STREET 101

Walnut

APA

3:45pm-5:00pm

LIGHTNING TALK: FOUR TECHNOLOGICAL FACETS OF PRESERVATION

The Mall

AIA, HSW, APA

3:45pm-5:00pm

COLORADO HERITAGE FOR ALL

West End

3:45pm-5:00pm No Livestream

GRASSROOTS PRESERVATION: A CASE STUDY

Foothills

WEDNESDAY EVENING 5:30pm-7:00pm

HISTORIC BOULDER INC. HAPPY HOUR AT LICENSE NO. 1 IN THE BEAUTIFUL BOULDERADO HOTEL Additional Fee

License No. 1, Boulderado Hotel (2115 13th St)

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY MORNING

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

FRIDAY MORNING PLENARY DISCUSSION

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Reframing Preservation Sustainability: Who Do We Value By What We Preserve MONICA RHODES

FEATURED SPEAKERS: Pearl Street Ballroom 9:00am10:30am

Unlocking the Value of Reuse with an Eye Towards Climate Change & Community Adaptability JIM LINDBERG, LARRY STRAIN

Pearl Street Ballroom

Protect the Roots: Preserving the Social Fabric of Beloved Places in the Face of Rapid Gentrification and Displacement DAWN DIPRINCE & PANEL

10:30AM-11:00AM — THURSDAY NETWORKING BREAK ENDANGERED PLACES LUNCHEON (Lunch Additional Cost - Ticket Required) 11:00am12:40am

FEATURED SPEAKER: Adaptive Reuse in Rethinking, Refining, and Reviving Historic Resources - ANN M. BEHA

10:30AM-11:15AM — FRIDAY NETWORKING BREAK Pearl Street Ballroom

CBS Colorado Announcement Colorado’s Most Endangered Places with DAVE AGUILERA THURSDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK 1:00pm-4:00pm

PRESERVATION ACCOUNTS AT COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA Meet in the Exhibitor Hall

Additional Fee

AIA

1:00pm-4:00pm

REIMAGINING & REENERGIZING BOULDER’S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Meet in the Exhibitor Hall

Additional Fee

APA

THURSDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK D 1:45pm-3:00pm

GRANTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE: TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES

Walnut

1:45pm-3:00pm

THE INS AND OUTS OF COLORADO’S COMMERCIAL PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT

The Mall

AIA

1:45pm-3:00pm

RETHINK, REFINE, REVIVE: THE INTERSECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGY, PRESERVATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

West End

APA

1:45pm-3:00pm No Livestream

AUTHENTIC HERITAGE TOURISM

Foothills

THURSDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK E 3:15pm-4:30pm

HOW TO CREATE HISTORIC DISTRICTS: THE BOULDER STORY

Walnut

APA

3:15pm-4:30pm

SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE BY HONORING OUR PAST

The Mall

AIA,APA

3:15pm-4:30pm

REVIVING THE NORTH LONDON MILL SITE, ALMA CO

West End

3:15pm-4:30pm No Livestream

ON THE ROAD SPOTLIGHT: PERRY-MANSFIELD, NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY

Foothills

THURSDAY EVENING 4:30pm-6:30pm PRESERVATION MARKETPLACE • SILENT AUCTION FEATURED Reception with live band • Beverage & Food

7:00pm-9:00pm

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SPECIAL SCREENING: “Big Fight in Little Chinatown” with a follow-up panel discussion with Karen Cho

Exhibitor Space Pearl Street Ballroom

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK F 11:30am-12:15pm

PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADAPTIVE REUSE

Walnut

AIA,APA

11:30am-12:15pm

OLD BUILDINGS NEW TRICKS

The Mall

AIA

11:30am-12:15pm

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE CARE TOOL

West End

11:30am-12:15pm No Livestream

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - ARCHITECTURE VIRTUAL LIBRARY

Foothills

FRIDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK 12:30pm-4:00pm

NCAR TOUR OF THE MESA LAB Meet in the Exhibitor Hall

1:30pm-4:15pm

MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN CENTRAL BOULDER Self-Guided Tour

Additional Fee

FRIDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK G 1:30pm-2:15pm

REVITALIZING ASBESTOS: HOW TO LEVERAGE EPA FUNDING FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS

Walnut

AIA,APA

1:30pm-2:15pm

DESIGN REVIEW ROUNDTABLE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY

The Mall

APA

1:30pm-2:15pm

PRESERVATION, ADAPTIVE REUSE, & HOUSING: EXPANDING THE TOOLBOX

West End

1:30pm-2:15pm No Livestream

TSE’BII’ - SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LIVING FOR RESIDENTS OF MONUMENT VALLEY

Foothills

FRIDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK H 3:00pm-4:15pm

SUSTAINABLE AND TRADITIONAL COATINGSFOR COLORADO AND THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST

Walnut

AIA

3:00pm-4:15pm

300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE: SOLAR ENERGY IN DENVER’S HISTORIC DISTRICTS

The Mall

AIA

3:00pm-4:15pm

KEEP IT COLORADO

West End

3:00pm-4:15pm No Livestream

HOW TO FOSTER CONNECTION THROUGH STORYTELLING

Foothills

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WEDNESDAY RECEIVE A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION Learn spatial, technical and design aspects such as; architecture, cultural landscapes, preservation, planning, building technology, project management, documentation, interpretation and representation.

Apply Today! architectureandplanning. ucdenver.edu SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE For more information steve.turner@ucdenver.edu

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PLENARY PRESENTATION - GOVERNOR JARED POLIS 10:00am - 11:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom Governor Jared Polis joins the Saving Places conference Wednesday morning starting at 10am to provide opening remarks. Governor Polis is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. After launching several successful companies, Governor Polis committed himself to making sure other Coloradans had the opportunity to pursue their dreams through founding schools for at-risk students and new immigrants and started nonprofits to help veterans.

Prior to serving as Governor, Polis served on the State Board of Education and represented Colorado's 2nd Congressional district. As Governor, Polis has focused on saving Coloradans money, keeping our economy strong, and preserving our Colorado way of life. Polis delivered universal free full-day kindergarten, signed a number of bills to save families money on health care, and made significant progress towards the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040, all while cutting taxes for small businesses and investing in affordable housing and transportation. His efforts to expand health care access to medically underserved communities and to ensure that equity and justice remain central to building a Colorado for All have produced impactful legislation and made progress toward his administration’s bold vision.

JARED POLIS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - EAN THOMAS TAFOYA 10:00am - 11:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom Ean, a 4th Generation Denverite, wears multiple hats as the Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Historic Denver, a founding member of the national nonprofit Latinos In Heritage and Conservation, and the owner of Mr. Denver Tours providing historic tours in the city. As the GreenLatinos Colorado State Director, he leads members towards the shared goals of environmental justice and conservation through public policy.

While in Boulder check out a mural featuring him and other indigenous climate leaders at 13th and Balsam.

Speakers:

Ean Thomas Tafoya

EAN THOMAS TAFOYA

PLENARY PRESENTATION - BONNIE MCDONALD ADDRESSING THE FUTURE OF PRESERVATION WITH THE RELEVANCY PROJECT 10:00am - 11:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom The Relevancy Project is one way that Landmarks Illinois is taking action to JENNIFER BONNIE ELIZABETH address concerns about preservation’s future. Concerns that keep the field ORRIGO CHARLES MCDONALD HALLAS continually reactive with challenges to preservation ordinances, incentives and funding and demolition trends in addition to the need for the field to fully represent our nation’s diversity in all its forms.

Join Landmarks Illinois’ President & CEO, Bonnie McDonald as she shares the findings of the Relevancy Project and shares how communities, individuals, organizations, and states nationwide can adapt and build on this project to make a difference locally.

Speakers: Jennifer Orrigo Charles (Colorado Preservation, Inc.), Elizabeth Hallas (Anderson Hallas Architects), Bonnie McDonald (Landmarks Illinois)

11:30AM-12:45PM — WEDNESDAY NETWORKING / LUNCH BREAK

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK TOUR: ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE LOVELAND FEED AND GRAIN 12:00pm - 4:00pm • Meet in the Exhibitor Hall • Bus Tour • AIA/APA

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The Loveland Feed & Grain Mill is a vernacular structure primarily constructed in 1898. The wonderful complexity of this building stems largely from the numerous additions that were integrated between 1898 and 1918 that introduced a variety of materials and equipment that purely satisfied the needs of the mill and growing community. The building was in production until the early 2000s, when it was closed and, soon after, slated for demolition. The local arts community played a vital role in preventing demolition from happening and today, the building is being adaptively reused into artist live-work and studio spaces by Artspace, a nonprofit arts organization specializing in creating, owning, and operating affordable spaces for artists and creative businesses. This adaptive reuse will allow the building to breathe new life while also servicing the arts community that saved it. This tour will show you creative reuse opportunities for large agricultural buildings like the Feed and Grain. Join us on a journey of the Feed and Grain’s historical past and thoughtful transformation for the future.

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Ashley Russell (RATIO Design), Gabe Bergeron (RATIO Design), Jonas Landes (Spectrum Contractors), Lucas Koski (Artspace)

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BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE PRESERVATION FIELD IN COLORADO

2:15pm - 3:30pm • The Mall • APA •

12:45pm - 2:00pm • Walnut Room • FEATURED SESSION

Speakers:

JAMIE MORGAN

COURTNEY RICCI

Jamie Morgan (Morgan Rushton Consulting), Courtney Ricci (Independent Consultant)

NAVIGATING NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS 12:45pm - 2:00pm • The Mall • AIA Administered by the National Park Service (NPS), the NHL program recognizes places that possess exceptional national significance under criteria focusing on historic events, persons, ideals, architecture and engineering, and/or archeology. There are currently just over 2,600 places that hold this highest level of federal historical designation. This panel will highlight how the program, including the newly revised NHL Bulletin, can support nominations of properties Telling All Americans’ Stories. The panel will also provide updated guidance regarding reviewing existing documentation and contributing status for communities within or containing existing NHLs. Speakers: Astrid Liverman (National Park Service), Poppie Gullet (National Park Service), Justin Henderson (National Park Service)

12:45pm - 2:00pm • West End • FEATURED SESSION

Speakers:

JASON WHITEHEAD

NATALIE HENSHAW

Jason Whitehead (Historicorps), Natalie Henshaw (Campaign for Historic Trades)

12:45pm - 2:00pm • Foothills • No Livestream Have you been thinking about a historic rehabilitation project, but aren’t sure where to start? Designed to demystify the complexity of Colorado’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program this session will provide you with a roadmap to make use of tax credits for an upcoming or existing project. This session will go beyond the basics and walk attendees through eligibility criteria, the application process, common roadblocks, and crucial considerations that will be needed to get the most out of your tax credit application. Attendees will hear from experts who will share real-world examples and best practices that highlight the economic impact and cultural significance of the program.

Kate McCoy (Colorado Preservation, Inc.), Darah Fuller (Tax Credit Connection), Caroline Rideout (Tax Credit Connection)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK B 51 YEARS OF RESILIENCY: HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN BOULDER 2:15pm - 3:30pm • Walnut • AIA For 51 years Historic Preservationists have been active in Boulder. Starting in 1972 following a battle to save precious pieces of Boulder’s past to include the Highland School, the Union-Pacific Depot and the Central School. Out of this experience rose the urgency for a legal mechanism to evaluate and preserve historic sites. In 1974 the city council passed the first Landmarks Preservation Ordinance with guidance from Historic Boulder. Shortly after, the landmarking of significant historic sites began.

Join featured panelists as they explain the successful development of historic preservation in Boulder focusing on current topics of activities related to the conference theme of Rethink, Refine, Revive: Using the Past to Forge a Resilient Future.

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Colorado is well known for high wildfire risk. In 2020, the state recorded 25 wildfires that burned 625,000 acres and leveled hundreds of buildings, including historic buildings. Although many entities have been working hard to develop guidelines for new construction, little existed on what can be done for existing historic structures threatened by wildfire and how wildfire mitigation techniques affect historic integrity. This presentation will discuss the efforts by the National NATALIE RON SHELLY LORD ANTHONY BENEFORD Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) and a recent two-part Wildfire Mitigation Plan developed for the Colorado Chautauqua Association evaluating risks and developing recommendations specific to this unique site. Part 2 of the Chautauqua Plan was funded in part with a grant through History Colorado, the State Historical Fund, and the research and information was reformatted into a general document to be utilized by other Owners / entities.

Speakers: Natalie Lord (form + works), Ron Anthony (Consultant), Shelly Beneford (The Colorado Chautauqua Association)

REIMAGINING HOME: HISTORIC CONTEXT AND THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 2:15pm - 3:30pm • West End • APA

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GET TO KNOW THE COLORADO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

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As stated by Virginia Savage McAlester in her Field Guide to American Houses, “mobile homes are the dominant folk housing of contemporary America.” Descendant of earlier travel trailers and transformed through post-World War II mass manufacturing and economies of scale, for better or worse, mobile homes and mobile home parks have served as a form of vernacular housing that provided a more affordable option for the “American Dream” of home ownership. This session will provide an overview of mobile home and mobile home park history and discuss the development of the first statewide historic context for Vermont that provides the tools to understand, document, and evaluate these properties for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations.

CONNECTING THE DOTS: THE FUTURE OF PRESERVATION TRADES TRAINING Finding individuals skilled in the trades who understand and work on historic buildings is already challenging and it is not getting any easier. How can the trades flourish and reach the next generation? How can a framework be created to excite students about starting a career in historic preservation? This session will look at the current state of the preservation trades and discuss how different agencies are working together to solve the problem. Learn how you can get involved to prepare the stewards who will be saving the places we treasure after we are gone.

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WILDFIRE AND PROTECTING HISTORIC RESOURCES: MITIGATION TECHNIQUES FOR HISTORIC WOOD STRUCTURES

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK A

Join Jamie Morgan and Courtney Ricci for a session exploring how to create authentic investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Attendees will gain insights into key DEI terminology, discuss historical instances of inadequate investment, displacement, and policy impacts on communities of color. Together, attendees will explore effective strategies to dismantle institutional barriers and make DEI conversations a norm. The session is all about building authentic relationships, sharing power, and amplifying the voices and experiences of communities of color. Join the conversation and be part of positive change!

WEDNESDAY

Leonard Segal (Historic Boulder), Bob Muckle (Historic Boulder), Susan Osborne (Historic Boulder), James Hewat COLORADO PRESERVATION INC.’S SAVING PLACES TM 2024 CONFERENCE | EMBASSY SUITES BOULDER

Jason O’Brien (Mead & Hunt), Dianna Litvak (Mead & Hunt)

BIPOC AFFINITY LISTENING SESSION 2:15pm - 3:30pm • Foothills • No Livestream Affinity spaces offer a safe environment where people with shared identities can come together to tell stories about their experiences navigating white-dominant spaces, heal from racial trauma, and find refuge and support. Additionally, this session will provide an opportunity for BIPOC attendees to share candid feedback with conference planners and CPI staff about how to make future conferences more welcoming, inclusive, and relevant to people of color in the field. These efforts serve as a crucial stepping stone in our commitment to broadening DEI initiatives throughout the larger industry, catalyzing positive change and fostering a community that values and uplifts every individual's unique experiences. A summary of the notes from the session will be shared with CPI anonymously, highlighting themes around what's working and opportunities for improvement. This space is open to all those who identify and experience life as a person of color.

Speakers:

Jamie Morgan (Morgan Rushton Consulting), Courtney Ricci (Independent Consultant)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK C MAIN STREET 101 3:45pm - 5:00pm • Walnut • APA Every community and commercial district is different, having its own distinctive assets and sense of place. The Main Street Approach™ offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions. The Main Street Approach helps communities get started with revitalization and grows with them over time, forming a more resilient economy with thriving historic buildings. The Colorado Main Street Program offers technical assistance and funding to support community-led downtown revitalization. It helps communities thrive by providing a customizable framework to focus efforts, energy, and resources. Join the Colorado Main Street to learn more about how this approach could work for preservation-focused revitalization in your downtown.

Speakers:

Traci Stoffel (Department of Local Affairs), Gayle Langley (Department of Local Affairs), Larry Lucas (Department of Local Affairs)

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LIGHTNING TALK: FOUR TECHNOLOGICAL FACETS OF PRESERVATION

We are Architects of the West, enriching Communities through Legacy Projects

3:45pm - 5:00pm • The Mall • AIA HSW/APA Embark on a whirlwind exploration of four captivating technical preservation topics in this lightning panel session! Dive headfirst into the history of metal lath in the United States, uncover groundbreaking structural interventions for historic log buildings, navigate the intriguing evolution of historic wall assemblies, and peel back the layers of a resilience study focused on a local Boulder landmark. This adventure aims to catapult our understanding of both traditional and cutting-edge technologies, fostering a deeper appreciation for preserving, protecting, and ensuring the longevity of our built environment.

Hold on tight as each speaker takes the stage in a dynamic and intentionally fast-paced format! From Jennifer Cappeto's enthralling take on "The History of Metal Lath" to Christine Britton's daring exploration of "Structural Interventions at the 4 Bar 4 Ranch," Liz Vergillo's journey into "When Walls Can Talk," and Natalie Feinberg Lopez's unveiling of "Boulder Chautauqua," brace yourself for fun and informative session exploring science and technology advancements in recent preservation projects and practice.

This rapid-paced session is not just about information; it's a vibrant forum fostering the exchange of science and technology dedicated to historic preservation. The ultimate goal is to inspire attendees to explore new and exciting realms of technological preservation and perhaps spark continued exploration of these subjects. Get ready to be electrified by the cutting-edge research and technology happening in the historic preservation space.

Christine Britton (JVA, Inc.), Jennifer Cappeto (City and County of Denver), Liz Vergillo (Anderson Hallas Architects), Natalie Feinberg Lopez (Built Environment Evolution)

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FEATURED SESSION

State and National Register listings for properties associated with historically marginalized and excluded communities are a small fraction of the overall historic record. The Colorado Heritage for All initiative seeks to correct this historic inequity by working with purpose and intention to list 150 properties by the end of 2026 that tell a more complete story of Colorado history and highlight the important contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Latinos, American Indians, the LGBTQ+ community, the disabled community, and women. Please join us for a discussion about this ambitious plan and how you and your community can participate in reaching this important goal!

Patrick Eidman (History Colorado/SHF)

Golden, CO

PATRICK EIDMAN

GRASSROOTS PRESERVATION: A CASE STUDY 3:45pm - 5:00pm • Foothills • No Livestream Grassroots preservation efforts are at the heart of many saved historic resources across Colorado. This session will use Denver case studies to look at the role of neighborhood residents and local preservation nonprofits in preserving historic sites in an area facing heavy development pressure. Learn how these examples may be helpful in ongoing preservation efforts in your local communities.

Speakers:

John Deffenbaugh (Historic Denver), Scott Holder (Community Member), Michael Flowers (Historic Denver), Jay Homstad (Historic Denver)

WEDNESDAY EVENING HISTORIC BOULDER INC. HAPPY HOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL BOULDERADO HOTEL 5:30pm - 7:00pm • Boulderado Hotel (2115 13th Street) •

BEYOND THE SESSIONS

Historic Boulder Inc. invites you to celebrate the first day of the “Saving Places” conference with a preservation themed happy hour in the beautiful c 1909 Boulderado Hotel (a National Register Trust landmark). Tickets ($25) will include one drink at the cash bar and light appetizers. f Boulder preservation projects will be featured along with brief welcoming remarks. This is a great opportunity to experience the ambiance of early Boulder and network with fellow preservationists!

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3:45pm - 5:00pm • West End •

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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - MONICA RHODES REFRAMING PRESERVATION SUSTAINABILITY: WHO DO WE VALUE BY WHAT WE PRESERVE 9:00am - 10:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom •

FEATURED SPEAKER

Monica Rhodes is an international award winning, accomplished cultural preservationist with over 15 years of experience leveraging preservation as a strategic tool for advancing socially and economically inclusive heritage and preservation practices. Her keynote will look at the theme of sustainability, focusing on the future of the field and the changes needed in the structures and the systems to increase inclusivity.

MONICA RHODES

10:30AM-11:00AM — THURSDAY NETWORKING BREAK

ENDANGERED PLACES PROGRAM LUNCHEON 11:00am - 12:40pm • Pearl Street Ballroom •

FEATURED SPEAKER

Since 1998, CPI has been working with communities throughout the state to save threatened historic resources through its Endangered Places Program. Join CPI and CBS Colorado as we take a reflective look back on the program over the years and highlight five featured resources that CPI will bring additional attention to in the coming year.

Following the Endangered Places Program announcement, participants will hear from special guest Ann Beha. As Founder and Design Principal of Ann Beha Architects (now annum architects) Ann led a women-owned national and international practice known for championing design for legacy in dialogue with contemporary expression. Her work emphasizes access and invitation, welcoming a broader community to engage with and reconsider historic sites, new design, and the American vernacular —the role, and inspiration, of civic and community settings.

Ticketed Event - Lunch will be served - 450 Maximum Attendance Speakers: Jennifer Orrigo Charles (Colorado Preservation, Inc), Katie Peterson (Colorado Preservation, Inc.), Steve Turner (the University of Colorado, Denver College of Architecture and Planning), Ann Beha (Architectural Consultant), Dave Aguilera (CBS Colorado)

JENNIFER ORRIGO CHARLES

KATIE PETERSON

STEVE TURNER

ANN M. BEHA

DAVE AGUILERA

THURSDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK TOUR: PRESERVATION ACCOUNTS AT COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA 1:00pm - 4:00pm • Meet in the Exhibitor Hall • AIA CPI listed Colorado’s historic bridges as one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places in 2020. Learn why these bridges play an important role in Colorado’s past, present, and future while hearing about recent efforts to save select bridges. Learn from CDOT staff their current efforts to prioritize and preserve historic bridges through the recently completed Historic Bridge Management Plan. Attendees will learn what they can do to bring awareness to historic bridges in their communities.

Several case studies will showcase the program’s depth, including bridges at the San Miguel River, the Hardwick Bridge, the Gunnison River, and the Granite Bridge in Chaffee County.

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Ian Glaser (JVA, Inc.), Ronnie Pelusio (Pel-Ona Architects & Urbanists), Joel Smiley (Smiley Construction), Anne McCleave (History Colorado/SHF)

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK E

TOUR: REIMAGINING AND REENERGIZING BOULDER’S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY

HOW TO CREATE HISTORIC DISTRICTS: THE BOULDER STORY 3:15pm - 4:30pm • Walnut • APA

1:00pm - 4:00pm • Meet in the Exhibitor Hall • APA

The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) preserves and protects close to 51,000 acres in and around Boulder. Approximately 16,000 acres of this land is leased for agricultural production. Join Historic Preservation Project Manager, JulieJohnson and Agricultural Program Managers, Lauren Kolb and Brian Walton, on a tour of some of the farms and ranches on the system. Learn what is being done to bring these historic sites up to modern standards using existing infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of historic homes and barns. Current agricultural tenants will share the challenges and rewards of trying to make a living in agriculture in an urbanizing area. Please note: This is not a house tour. Please be dressed for outdoor field visits.

Additional Fee Speakers:

Julie Johnson (City of Boulder), Lauren Kolb (City of Boulder), Brian Walton (City of Boulder)

THURSDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK D GRANTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE: TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES 1:45am - 3:00pm • Walnut Join the Library of Congress’ Teaching With Primary Sources team and learn how to put your nation's library to work for your organization. Get ready for an engaging session where you will learn ideas and funding solutions in particular for museums. If you have a project, program, or professional development idea for museum professionals, community stakeholders, or educators using primary sources, bring your ideas! This team is widely known for creative out of the box thinking to engage diverse viewpoints, stakeholders, professional goals and interests, and work with organizations large and small. Leave with ideas and an action plan on how the Library of Congress can be a collaborative tool for your community.

Speakers:

Michelle Pearson (Teaching with Primary Resources), Laura Isrealsen (Teaching with Primary Resources)

THE INS AND OUTS OF COLORADO’S COMMERCIAL PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT 1:45am - 3:00pm • The Mall • AIA •

SARA KAPPEL

CHRISTOPHER FORTNEY

RETHINK, REFINE, REVIVE: THE INTERSECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGY, PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 1:45am - 3:00pm • West End • APA Discover a realm where archaeology, preservation, and community intertwine to illuminate the past and shape the future. Meet Community Connections LLC, a women-owned archaeological consulting firm fostering connections between heritage and society. Explore the complementary relationship of archaeology and preservation and how when these two industries come together, we can protect cultural and natural legacies for generations to come. Explore the transformative power of community engagement, as we work to rethink, refine, and revive history, making it accessible to all. Join us in reshaping the narrative, championing inclusivity, and forging a path toward understanding, unity, and empowerment.

Speakers:

Jasmine Saxon (Community Connections. LLC), Jessica Ericson (Community Connections, LLC)

AUTHENTIC HERITAGE TOURISM 1:45am - 3:00pm • Foothills • No Livestream How can we ensure that heritage tourism attractions are more than just a photo opportunity? While quaint architecture and novel experiences attract visitors, keeping sites authentic ensures they remain meaningful. This session will look at the very definition of authentic while exploring several heritage tourism attractions looking at how they deal with this challenge, and how their experiences apply elsewhere.

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Leonard Segal (Historic Boulder), Dan Corson (Historic Boulder), James Hewat

SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE BY HONORING OUR PAST 3:15pm - 4:30pm • The Mall • AIA/APA •

FEATURED SESSION

Each year, buildings account for 39% of global energy-related global carbon emissions. A quarter of these emissions result from embodied carbon, or the carbon emissions associated with building materials, construction, and end-of-life. Existing buildings are an important part of the solution to our climate crisis. By preserving and reusing existing buildings we can reduce both operating and embodied carbon emissions. Using existing buildings avoids significant embodied emissions when the majority of the building is preserved. This session will define what carbon is, how it negatively impacts the environment, and why it is an important topic in architecture and historic preservation. This includes an explanation of embodied carbon, operational carbon, and carbon sequestration, and how they relate to historic buildings. This session will examine the carbon footprint of historic buildings and talk about the science behind why preserving Historic Buildings can help fight climate change.

Speakers:

Victor Olgyay (Rocky Mountain Institute), Liz Hallas (Anderson Hallas Architects), Rebecca Silva (Anderson Hallas Architects), Noel Michel (Anderson Hallas)

VICTOR OLGYAY

LIZ HALLAS

REBECCA SILVA

NOEL MICHEL

REVIVING THE NORTH LONDON MILL SITE, ALMA CO Learn what it takes to rethink and revive an historic gold mining and milling site for recreation, education, and the arts and sciences. Hear from the architects, engineers, contractors, archaeologists, historic preservation specialist, and the executive codirectors of the projects at the North London Mill site in Alma, CO. Find out what it takes to get a project like this started, funded, and executed. Learn how obstacles were overcome and important decisions made. Hear about what we all learned in the process.

FEATURED SESSION

Sara Kappel (History Colorado/SHF), Christopher Fortney (OEDIT)

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3:15pm - 4:30pm • West End

Colorado is fortunate to have a strong state Historic Preservation Tax Credit program for eligible projects. Learn everything you need to know about the application process, what makes for a qualifying project and how to successfully use the credits to your advantage. Find out tips, tricks and how to take your project from start to finish.

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Boulder has an earned reputation as a community that values its past. There are over 200 individual landmarks and 10 historic districts here. Yet, it has become harder than ever to create a historic district with the last district formed in 2005. For 50 years Historic Boulder Inc. and the City government have been active drivers in the creation of these districts with a new district currently in the approvals process. This education session will explain how historic districts have been approved in Boulder, the successes and the setbacks.

Traci Stoffel (Department of Local Affairs), Abigail Christman (City and County of Denver), Lisa Popvich (Main Street Program) COLORADO PRESERVATION INC.’S SAVING PLACES TM 2024 CONFERENCE | EMBASSY SUITES BOULDER

Speakers: Kate McCoy (NoLo Mill), Jeff Crane (NoLo Mill), Jessica Reske (form + works), Natalie Lord (form + works)

ON THE ROAD SPOTLIGHT: PERRY-MANSFIELD, NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY 3:15pm - 4:30pm • Foothills • No Livestream Join us to explore the creative management of the Perry Mansfield project, a historic gem recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating performing arts school/camps in the nation. Located outside Steamboat Springs and founded in 1913, Perry-Mansfield is on the National Register of Historic Places. The team will delve into its rich history, focusing on the recent rehabilitation of the Julie Harris Theater in collaboration with the State Historic Fund. Discover the intricacies of the project and how State Historic Tax Credits will be utilized for ongoing preservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into Perry-Mansfield's past, present, and future, and catch a glimpse of one of the stops when Saving Places goes on the Road.

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Joe Haines (Perry-Mansfield), Dagny McKinley (Perry-Mansfield Historian), Erica Hewitt (Hewitt Design Studio, HP Consultant), Arianthe Stettner (Historic Routt County), Bill Latoza (Historic Routt County)

THURSDAY EVENING PRESERVATION MARKETPLACE FEATURING THE SILENT AUCTION 4:30pm - 6:30pm • Exhibitor Space •

BEYOND THE SESSIONS

Join CPI Thursday evening for the return of the Preservation Marketplace event. Mingle with fellow attendees and conference sponsors while enjoying live music from the band Odessa Rose, libations, and an opportunity to bid on rare and unique heritage experiences in Colorado. After the success of the first virtual Endangered Places Program Silent Auction, the auction will have a hybrid virtual and in-person approach in 2024 and is open to all! All purchases benefit the Endangered Places Program and help support the work of CPI.

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SPECIAL SCREENING OF "BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN" 7:00pm - 9:00pm • Pearl Street Ballroom •

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PLENARY SESSION: REFINING THE VALUE OF REUSE WITH AN EYE TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE AND COMMUNITY ADAPTABILITY

BEYOND THE SESSIONS

In partnership with CPI, History Colorado and the State Historical Fund is hosting a screening of Karen Cho’s riveting documentary Big Fight in Little Chinatown including a follow-up panel discussion with Ms. Cho.

9:00am - 10:30am • Pearl Street Ballroom •

FEATURED SPEAKER

The greenest building is the one that already exists, but how do communities begin to quantify this statement? Exploring the carbon benefits of reusing existing buildings are rarely incorporated in climate planning, carbon tracking, or design decision-making. The Carbon Avoided: Retrofit Estimator (CARE) Tool addresses this gap. Join a panel of speakers from the CARE Tool team and Jim Lindberg from the National Trust in the first of a two-part discussion on the concept and how it can be used to support preservation efforts locally.

Big Fight in Little Chinatown is a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure.

Join us for a screening of this remarkable film that touches on the importance of historical and cultural preservation.

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KAREN CHO

Speakers: Patrick Eidman (History Colorado/SHF), Karen Cho (Documentary Filmmaker), Dr. William Wei (University of Colorado Boulder)

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Tom Witt (Colorado Preservation, Inc), Jim Lindberg (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Larry Strain (Siegel & Strain Architects), Lori Ferris (Northeastern University)

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JIM LINDBERG

LARRY STRAIN

LORI FERRIS

PROTECT THE ROOTS: PRESERVING THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF BELOVED PLACES IN THE FACE OF RAPID GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT Pearl Street Ballroom •

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Preservation should play a role of holistic placekeeping that actively cares for the cultural practices of a place and supports local residents' ability to maintain their places and ways of life. In this panel discussion, State Historic Preservation Officer Dawn DiPrince talks to rural and urban Colorado leaders about the urgent preservation issues they face in their communities.

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Intern Opportunity

Intern Opportunity Are you looking to:

Are you looking for: Hands-on experience historic preservation?

Networking opportunities within the preservation community?

Exposure to diverse projects contributing to the conservation of cultural heritage?

Learn the ins and outs of grant writing?

Help manage historic preservation projects and keep records?

Acquire skills in tax credit applications and preservation easements?

If you answered yes, then apply for an internship assisting the Endangered Places Program Director! This internship is a part-time, limited-term appointment based in the Denver office. Candidates who are available to start ASAP and commit through June 2024 are preferred.

If you answered yes, then apply for an internship assisting the Preservation Services Director! This internship is a full-time (though applicants interested in a part-time schedule will be considered) limitedterm appointment based in the Denver office. Candidates with the availability to start ASAP and commit through July 2024 are preferred, though the length of the internship is flexible and can be extended depending on the applicant.

To apply, send a current resume, cover letter, list of up to three professional and/or academic references, and a short writing sample to Katie Peterson, Endangered Places Program Director, at kpeterson@coloradopreservation.org.

To apply, send a current resume, cover letter, list of up to three professional and/or academic references, and a short writing sample to Kate McCoy, Preservation Services Director, at kmccoy@coloradopreservation.org.

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Dawn DiPrince (President/CEO & State Historic Preservation Officer / History Colorado)

10:30AM-11:15AM — FRIDAY NETWORKING BREAK

FRIDAY MORNING | BLOCK F PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADAPTIVE REUSE 11:30am - 12:15pm • Walnut • AIA/APA

Join us for an educational session about adaptive reuse of historic buildings from a developers perspective. Learn about the challenges with codes, construction, tax credits, and other preservation aspects, as well as all that went well. The session will include Chuck Moore and Ben Gearhart, Denver-based developers who frequently redevelop mid-sized or small historic buildings; Jim Hartman who has worked on mid- and large-scale redevelopment projects over his long career; and Jennifer Ramsey, the City of Denver's new Adaptive Reuse Development Coordinator.

Speakers: Jennifer Cappeto (City and County of Denver), Chuck Moore (Developer), Ben Gearhart (Developer), Jim Hartman (Developer), Jennifer Ramsey (City and County of Denver)

OLD BUILDINGS NEW TRICKS 11:30am - 12:15pm • The Mall • AIA •

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Unless you are restoring a haunted house, you probably do not want mysterious cold spots, groaning pipes, and flickering lights.

Knowing what goes on behind the walls of your historic building is just as important as the final look of the facade. A respectful, efficient, and maintainable MEP system is the beating heart, bringing a historic building into the present and preserving it for the future. With a focus on sustainable design solutions, our expert engineers and designers will take you through several philosophies and considerations for updating mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and electrical systems. You will leave ready to get started thinking about the future of electrification, learn how to conceal or reveal MEP systems, and understand how a resilient system can extend the life of your historic building.

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DAWN DIPRINCE

Melina Saunders (AE Design), Brennen Guy (360 Engineering)

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PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE CARE TOOL 11:30am - 12:15pm • West End

You've learned about the CARE Tool in the morning plenary, now join us for a deep dive into the practical application of this unique tool with specific case studies identifying its usefulness.

Speakers:

Jim Lindberg (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Larry Strain (Siegel & Strain Architects), Lori Ferris (Northeastern University), Alex Garrison (Gensler)

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - ARCHITECTURE VIRTUAL LIBRARY 11:30am - 12:15pm • Foothills • No Livestream

The Colorado State University (CSU)-Architecture Virtual Library (AVL) project is an online web page intended to educate the public on architectural historic buildings—both on and off campus. The project encourages community members to engage with the content through multifaceted approaches such as (a) middle school and high school teachers developing lectures or assignments on historic architecture, (b) older adult organizations or individuals who are social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and want to engage in virtual educational content experiences, and (c) existing or prospective CSU students or employees exploring interior building spaces. Learn how CSU has rethought, refined, and revived its mixed reality educational experiences for public audiences.

Speakers:

Maria Delgado (Colorado State University)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON TOUR BLOCK TOUR: NCAR SITE AND MESA LAB

12:30pm - 4:00pm • Meet in the Exhibitor Hall • Bus Tour The design of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a masterpiece of the Modern Movement in architecture. It provides state-of-the-art resources, including supercomputers, research aircraft, sophisticated computer models and extensive data sets. It is the foundational, break-out design by I.M. Pei that kicked off his extraordinary career. Attendees will have lunch in the NCAR cafe prior to an expert-led tour of the Mesa Lab building and site.

Additional Fee Speakers:

Leonard Segal (Historic Boulder)

TOUR: MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN CENTRAL BOULDER 1:30pm - 4:15pm • Multiple locations in Central Boulder • Self-Guided Tour

For over 50 years, Historic Boulder Inc. has advocated for the appreciation and preservation of properties that contribute to the heritage, culture, and spirit of Boulder. An emerging area of interest and importance is the contribution of Mid-Century Modern architecture that took place in the period from 1945 to 1975.

Historic Boulder has surveyed the city and environs to identify notable examples of this design approach that are easily visible to the public. Learn about the values of Mid-Century Modern architecture and its contributions to the progressive spirit of Boulder while learning about Boulder's historic preservation program.

The Historic Boulder, Inc. Mid-Century Modern Tour series is self-guided and encompasses several areas in Boulder. Participants will need to download the PocketSights App. Be sure the PocketSights app has permission to access your location.View the buildings from the public way – sidewalks and roads; do not enter private property. Be discrete when viewing and photographing to avoid disturbance to occupants.

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Self-Guided Tour Courtesy of Historic Boulder

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK G REVITALIZING ASBESTOS: HOW TO LEVERAGE EPA FUNDING FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS 1:30pm - 2:15pm • Walnut • AIA/APA •

FEATURED SESSION

Preservation projects often encounter challenges related to contamination, whether it’s asbestos and lead based paint in a historic downtown building, petroleum on a former gas station, or multiple contaminants on a former industrial site. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help your project overcome these hurdles!

This session will cover the types of projects that are eligible for EPA funding and other assistance, what the cleanup and redevelopment process looks like, what resources are available, and how communities can use these funds “asbestos” they can. The session will also include a case study featuring a project that used both historic preservation and brownfields funding sources.

Speakers:

KATE LUCAS

ANGIE MARTELL

Kate Lucas (Adaapta), Angie Martell (Colorado Brownfields)

DESIGN REVIEW ROUNDTABLE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY 1:30pm - 2:15pm • The Mall • APA

Design review is one of the most powerful tools that communities have to protect their historic resources. Inspired by the conference theme, this year’s design review roundtable will focus on how communities are incorporating sustainability and resiliency into their design guidelines. Maintaining a community’s historic character while reducing energy consumption and preparing buildings to withstand climate-related events is a major challenge facing preservation commissions. Join us for another design review roundtable to see how preservation commissions from across Colorado are dealing with this challenge. This interactive session will also gather your feedback through audience response software.

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Abigail Christman (City and County of Denver)

PRESERVATION, ADAPTIVE REUSE, & HOUSING: EXPANDING THE TOOLBOX 1:30pm - 2:15pm • West End

Governor Polis has proposed an expansion of Colorado’s tax credits for historic and existing buildings being used- or adapted- for housing. The proposal includes an increase in funds for the state preservation tax credit and a new adaptive reuse credit. In the coming months the State Legislature will debate these proposals, and the preservation community has an exciting opportunity to make the case for preservation’s role in solving one of the most challenging issues in our state. This session will provide an overview of the proposals and how the preservation community can get involved, from sharing key messages and success stories to connecting with legislators.

Speakers: Dawn DiPrince (President/CEO & State Historic Preservation Officer / History Colorado), Annie Levinsky (History Colorado), Jennifer Ramsey (City of Denver), Erin Clark (Denver Housing Authority)

TSE’BII’ - SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LIVING FOR RESIDENTS OF MONUMENT VALLEY 1:30pm - 2:15pm • Foothills • No Livestream

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is one of the most majestic – and most photographed – points on earth encompassing 91,696 acres in Utah and Arizona. The Park has no wells, no electrical infrastructure, or sewer system. Residents live on homesteads raising livestock and earning a living with their Hogan and Horse Tours. Tse’ Bii’, Within the Valley, a newly formed nonprofit is working to provide and implement off-grid sustainable living resources to the Navajo residents of Tsé Bii' Ndzisgaii (Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park). Motivated by community-empowered initiatives that directly partner with residents to implement a multi-phased project to allow for continued homesteading lifestyle, where residents do not rely on a grid or infrastructure. This panel discussion will provide an overview of the creation of the nonprofit, the steps taken to implement the pilot project, including fundraising initiatives and lessons learned as the organization prepares for Phase II of the project.

Speakers: Blair Miller (University of Colorado Denver), Pam Doverspike (Mild to Wild Backcountry Horse Adventures), Dr. Tommy Rock (Tse' Bii', Within the Valley), Lianna Nixon (Tse' Bii', Within the Valley)

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON | BLOCK H SUSTAINABLE AND TRADITIONAL COATINGS - FOR COLORADO AND THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST 3:00pm - 4:15pm • Walnut • AIA

Plasters, renders, paints, and other sacrificial coatings are an integral part of many buildings throughout the West. While they sometimes dominate a building, or disappear into the background, they are, simply, a protection coat for the original fabric of the architectural heritage. They are a first line of defense against the elements, provide an air barrier, set the tone of the interior, and are a key component of the aesthetics. For the specifier and consumer, understanding these coatings will help one better determine the best fit for each building. Knowing how these coatings are made, how they perform, how they handle deep freeze/thaw and huge temperature swings, and their environmental footprint is all important. We will look at the coatings market, at custom blends, and at locally sourced & formulated ones.

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NOMINATE A RESOURCE Do you know of a historic building or resource in Colorado that is threatened and in need of assistance? Nominate the resource to be one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places!

Nominations for 2025 are due August 19th, 2024, at 5 PM.

Andrew Phillips (Natural Dwelling, LLC)

300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE: SOLAR ENERGY IN DENVER’S HISTORIC DISTRICTS 3:00pm - 4:15pm • The Mall • AIA

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In 2022, Denver’s Landmark Preservation Commission adopted new guidelines for solar panels and tiles. This change was part of an ongoing process to update Denver’s guidelines to provide more flexibility, address modern technology, and incorporate community feedback. The process included researching other guideline approaches nationwide, analyzing the effectiveness of the current guidelines, and building in community ABIGAIL KRYSTAL ANDREW CHRISTMAN MARQUEZ ABBEY engagement. In this session, three Denver planners will take you through the steps of our solar guideline update from looking at solar guidelines across the U.S. to gathering community feedback and crafting new guidelines. The session will conclude with guideline implementation and a look at some current solar projects.

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Abigail Christman (City and County of Denver), Krystal Marquez (City and County of Denver), Andrew Abbey (City and County of Denver)

KEEP IT COLORADO 3:00pm - 4:15pm • West End

Keep It Colorado is dedicated to finding solutions in the intersections between conservation, outdoor recreation, economic development and sustainable energy - which involves prioritizing opportunities to combat threats such as the climate crisis, and ensuring that the natural places people and wildlife depend on for survival are protected for the long haul. This panel discussion will provide a glimpse into the work of this organization and demonstrate the relevance of the conservation field to historic preservation.

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Blair Miller (University of Colorado Denver), Amy Beatie (Keep It Colorado)

HOW TO FOSTER CONNECTION THROUGH STORYTELLING 3:00pm - 4:15pm • Foothills • No Livestream

Heroes are sought after, villains are feared, viewers are forgotten, and victims are avoided. How we tell our stories matters if we want to create connection and understanding. This engaging workshop aims to unravel the intricacies of constructing a narrative that resonates powerfully. By exploring the structural elements of storytelling, participants will gain insights into how to authentically share their experiences while fostering stronger connections with their intended audience. Join us in this transformative journey to master the delicate balance of sharing, connecting, and creating narratives that leave a lasting impact.

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Shannon Peel (Market Appeal)

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So...what did you think? saving places conference 2025 january 29 - febRUARY 1, 2025

cheyenne MOUNTAIN resort, COLORADO SPRINGS We strongly encourage all attendees to take a few moments to complete the conference evaluation for the 2024 Saving Places Conference. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance future conferences and ensure that we continue to provide a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and contributing to the success of Saving Places!

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STEVE TURNER

2024 Dana Crawford Award Recipient

Steve Turner started his preservation career at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. There he developed a lifelong love of rural communities and learned that most preservation is a grass roots community driven process. He moved out west to work for the National Park Service. During this time, he worked on preservation projects in Yellowstone, Mesa Verda, and other parks. While he loved working in the Parks his true passion was community driven preservation which led him to stints at the City of Denver, Historic Denver, and History Colorado where he served as the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer appointed by Governor Hickenlooper and Govenor Polis.

One of his favorite memories was participating in a ribbon cutting for the restoration of Pine Grove Community Church which is not a community center. At that celebration Steve remembers how all the residents of Pine Grove spoke about how this project brought them together and built a stronger community. Steve cannot imagine a more rewarding career than helping to build strong communities through historic preservation.

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Thank you to the 2024 Conference Advisory Committee for their time and assistance in developing this year’s session schedule. The Saving Places® Conference would not be possible without their support and guidance.

Thank you to the 2024 Conference Advisory Committee for their time and assistance in developing this year’s session schedule. The Saving Places® Conference would not be possible their support and guidance.

Take this page withwithout you to the Preservation Marketplace!

(Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.)

Each time you speak with an exhibitor, have them sign a square in the Bingo sheet below!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Kim Kintz Metcalf Archeological Consultants, Inc.

Julie Johnson City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Libby Barbee Colorado Creative Industries

Elizabeth Kellums City of Greeley

Andres Borunda State Historical Fund

Anne McCleave History Colorado State Historical Fund

Chris Bowles SHF Director of Preservation Incentives Programs, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

Blair Miller Urban Neighborhoods, Inc

Garrett Briggs* Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Cindy Nasky Colorado Historical Foundation

Kylie Brown Downtown Colorado, Inc

Cynthia Nieb City of La Junta, Director, Economic Development, UR & Main Street

Maren Bzdek City of Fort Collins

Ashley Russell Ratio Architects

Abbey Christman Community Planning and Development, City and County of Denver

Leonard Segel Historic Boulder, Inc

Katherine Correll Downtown Colorado, Inc. Mary Ellis Historic Boulder

Melanie Short Kore Architecture Traci Stoffel Colorado Main Street, Department of Local Affairs

Rebecca Goodwin Otero County Historic Preservation Officer

Steve Turner Dana Crawford Preservation Program, University of Colorado Denver

Elizabeth Hallas Anderson Hallas Architects

Jane Watkins Watkins Stained Glass

James Hewat CPI Board

Jason Whitehead HistoriCorps

Jay Homstad Historic Denver, Inc

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Visit every exhibitor to complete your Bingo sheet and then drop it off in the basket near the band or with a CPI staff member by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday to be entered to win a FREE registration to the 2025 Saving Places Conference!

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