Heritage 101: An Introduction to Heritage Conservation

Taught by experienced heritage professionals, Heritage 101 is a comprehensive one-day workshop that provides an introduction to heritage conservation with broad relevance for owners, design and construction professionals, municipal staff and the interested public. Heritage Consultants Donald Luxton and Judy Oberlander, and City of Vancouver Senior Heritage Planner Zlatan Jankovic will explore the history of heritage conservation, the guiding charters and regulations, and the regulatory environment at City Hall. Important topics including why heritage conservation is significant both economically and culturally, and its impact on communities will be covered. As a case study, we will touch on the history and adaptive reuse of The Cultch, a converted church which is now a popular theatre venue, and the adjacent Green House. Presentations on key topics, on-site visual observation exercises and group work will all be part of this collaborative experience with lots of discussion.

Attendees can sponsor a student to attend the event by donating either 100% or 50% of the cost of a ticket, which will the be offered to a student. A charitable tax receipt will be issued when the cost is over $20. To sponsor more than one student, please call the office. Please follow this link for more information on the Student Access Program.

Most event expenses are incurred in the four week period just prior to the event. Our registration cancellation policy reflects the fact that we cannot recover these costs. We do not provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to an event. We cannot provide refunds or credits for non-attendance.