Heritage Conservation Education | Creating a Heritage Conservation Plan

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 hybrid 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.

Learn your way!

This workshop will be offered in a hybrid format, giving you the flexibility to attend in-person or virtually without missing out on the learning experience. 

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

About the Instructor

A professional member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), and of the Canadian National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Elana Zysblat is an accomplished heritage consultant and educational program developer with expertise and experience in heritage conservation, cultural tourism, and community engagement. Formerly the Programming Director for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation (2008-2011), Elana’s practice as an independent heritage professional (Principal of Ance Building Services), has reached all areas of BC and has informed the national stance on heritage through her involvement on the CAHP national board. Amongst her diverse activities, Elana teaches for Heritage BC and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, supports municipalities without heritage planners, and evaluates and guides the conservation of historic sites around the province. She is the past President of the BC Association of Heritage Professionals, the past Vice President of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and is a director on the ICOMOS-Canada board.

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