In many municipalities in BC, a Heritage Conservation Plan is a mandatory document for development permits involving a listed heritage property or for the purposes of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, but it also represents a really helpful and thorough decision making process for owners of old buildings.

In this informative in-person workshop, heritage professional Elana Zysblat will illustrate how to create a Heritage Conservation Plan using real case studies. Each project will be illustrated and analyzed from the research stage, through the owner’s plans and needs, the construction phase and the crucial role of the Heritage Conservation Plan in guiding and solving the complexity of a heritage project.

This workshop earns 2 credits towards VHF’s Heritage Conservation Certificate.

About the Instructor

A professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals, Elana Zysblat is an accomplished, award-winning heritage consultant and educational program developer with expertise in heritage conservation, cultural tourism and community engagement. Formerly the Programming Director with the Vancouver Heritage Foundation (2008 to 2011), Elana is an independent heritage consultant with Ance Building Services, a Vancouver-based firm which practices across BC. Amongst her diverse activities, Elana teaches workshops for Heritage BC, supports municipalities without heritage planners, and evaluates and guides the conservation of historic sites around the province. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), a director with the Friends of the Vancouver Archives, past President of the BC Association of Heritage Professionals (BCAHP) and a member of Heritage BC’s program and conference committees.

Please note that event cancellations require 4 weeks notice as most event and course expenses are incurred in the weeks immediately prior.