Historic Preservationists Learn about the Law and More in Training
Almost 100 individuals from across the state learned about the key concepts and important guidelines related to historic preservation at the Vinson Institute's historic preservation commission training in Valdosta March 30–31.
The training program combines classroom and experiential learning to help participants understand and administer local preservation ordinances. Experts from the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, the Department of Natural Resources, local government, and an architectural firm presented on a host of relevant topics. In addition to sessions about the law, design, landscaping, preservation standards, and more, participants benefitted from guided tours of historic sites in Valdosta.
The Vinson Institute offers the historic preservation program annually in different locations throughout the state in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division, the Georgia Alliance for Preservation Commissions, and the UGA Center for Community Design and Preservation. The Vinson Institute coordinates the training that is designed for members of certified local government historic preservation commissions but is open to a variety of participants including planning and development officials, attorneys, property owners, and building inspectors.
