This series has been funded in part by a grant from the John E. Streb Fund for New York of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with additional support from the Corning Incorporated Foundation.
$10 suggested donation per webinar
Recordings of these programs will be available on the League’s YouTube page, with the exception of the accompanying Q & A sessions.
The League is pleased to present this six-part virtual webinar series in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation & the American Planning Association, New York Upstate Chapter.
Who should attend? Architects, planners, Realtors, homeowners, building owners, business owners, community leaders, contractors, and anyone who wants to learn about new opportunities for community reinvestment through historic preservation.
March
Technical Talks: Historic Windows
March 22, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Explore the benefits of historic window rehabilitation. Along the way we'll dispel common energy and other myths about older windows and highlight project examples. Whether you are a property owner, contractor, investor, realtor, or planning professional, you'll learn why it's better to repair, not replace older windows!
Speakers: Kurt Riegel, Riegel Restoration,& Janna Rudler, PLNYS
Presented in partnership with: Preservation Association of the Southern Tier
NYS REALTORS® earn 1 CE hour for completing this course
NYS Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
NYS Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)
Architect Credits
Continuing Education (CE) credits for architects are available for each of the six webinars in this series. Each webinar is worth one HSW credit hour and may be requested when you complete the final webinar you will be attending in this series. Continuing Education credits for architects are offered through the Preservation League of New York State and the New York State Education Department. These credits are HSW (Health, Safety, Welfare) credit hours and are not associated with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Preservation League of New York State will issue certificates of completion to architects who obtain credit to keep for their personal records and reporting only. The Preservation League of New York State will not be reporting an architects attendance to any entity. You must be in attendance for the duration of the live event in order to receive CE credits
Realtor Credits
NYS REALTORS® can earn 1 CE credit for each of the webinars attended in March only. You must comply with all requirements outlined by the NY DOS to receive your credit(s), including attending the entire live event with your camera on and completing the required poll question at the conclusion of the program.
Planning Credits
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for all programs in this series. Each of the (6) webinars is worth 1 CM credit. When CM credits are available, they are noted at the end of an activity description. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at www.planning.org/cm. AICP members must be in attendance for the duration of the event in order to receive CM Credit.
Past Events in this Series
Homeowner Historic Tax Credit Webinar
Syracuse focus, all welcome
January 13, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Learn about the 20% NYS Homeowner Historic Tax Credit Program that helps rehabilitate eligible residential properties. Learn what they can do for your home and the positive impact this program and historic preservation has on community revitalization in NYS communities.
Speakers: Christina Vagvolgyi, SHPO & Christina Hingle, PLNYS.
Presented in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office, Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY), and the City of Syracuse
Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)
Technical Talks: Researching Your Historic House
January 25, 1:00-200 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
If walls could talk! Join us to learn more about sources, both physical and documentary, to employ when researching historic houses and other buildings. Learn about research methods for gathering data that can be used to inform your rehabilitation, National Register listing, real estate ad, or municipal planning goals such as completing comprehensive plans, undertaking cultural resource surveys, laying the groundwork for historic preservation planning or ordinance creation, and building vibrant neighborhoods and communities.
Speakers: Cindy Falk, Cooperstown Graduate Program & Janna Rudler, PLNYS
Presented in partnership with: Preservation Association of the Southern Tier
Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)
Commercial Historic Tax Credit Webinar
Capital District/Adirondack region focus, all welcome
February 10, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Learn about the NYS Commercial Historic Tax Credit Program. This 20% tax credit for rehabilitation expenses for eligible commercial properties is used in combination with the federal historic tax credit program (20%), can provide a total of 40% in historic tax credits to rehabilitate commercial properties. See the positive impact on community revitalization and economic development that historic preservation can create in communities.
Speakers: Julian Adams, SHPO & Christina Hingle, PLNYS
Presented in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office, Historic Albany Foundation, and Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)
Technical Talks: National Register Districts
February 22, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Join us as we explore National Register districts and how they differ from local historic districts with a regulatory component. Did you know historic districts are desirable locations in which to own a home, and they retain their value better than non-districts? Come explore these vibrant neighborhoods and communities with us.
Speakers: Katie Comeau, Bero Architecture & Janna Rudler, PLNYS
Presented in partnership with: Preservation Association of the Southern Tier
Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)
Homeowner Historic Tax Credit Webinar
Southern Tier focus, all welcome
March 10, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Learn about the 20% NYS Homeowner Historic Tax Credit Program that helps rehabilitate eligible residential properties. Learn what they can do for your home or real estate listing and the positive impact this program and historic preservation has on community revitalization in NYS communities.
Speakers: Frances Stern, SHPO & Janna, PLNYS
Presented in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office, Preservation Association of the Southern Tier, and Historic Ithaca
NYS REALTORS® earn 1 CE hour for completing this course
Planners earn 1 CM Planning credit
Architects earn 1 CE HSW credit (not AIA)