2022 Annual Conference Agenda

10:00 – 12:00

1:00 – 4:00

FINDLAY – The Jones Mansion: A Historic Tax Credit Deep Dive

Eric Van Renterghem, Lisa Brownell, & Mariangela Pfister

Located one block from historic downtown Findlay, the Jones Mansion is an inspirational historic preservation story. Owner Eric Van Renterghem has transformed the mansion into a unique event space, using historic tax credits and lots of sweat equity.

During this half-day workshop and tour, Van Renterghem will tell the story of how he came to own the property and developed a plan to save the home and turn it into a thriving business. He will also share how he made the financials for the project work, layering historic tax credits in and phasing the project, all on a schoolteacher’s salary.

Mariangela Pfister of the State Historic Preservation Office and Lisa Brownell of the Ohio Department of Development will be available to answer your questions on state and federal tax credits.

Approved for 3.00 AIA HSW Credits

Ticket Required

CANCELED – TOLEDO – Historic Windows Restoration Workshop – CANCELED

3:00 – 5:00

Main Street Networking
Sponsored by OHM Advisors

Heritage Ohio Board Meeting

4:30 – 6:00

TOLEDO – Jefferson Center Tour

Sandvick Architects

Tour the Jefferson Center, a former post office and current historic tax credit project, with the lead architects on the project.

Approved for 1.50 AIA HSW Credits

Free, Ticket Required

6:00 – 8:00

Legacy Circle Reception at the Toledo Club
Ticket Required
Sponsored by GBX Group

7:30 – 9:30

Registration

8:30 – 9:30

Welcome Remarks

9:45 – 10:45

DEI: Expanding Our Definition of Community
Kathy Tucker & Daniel Roberson

How do you get DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) from being a popular buzzword around the office into a truly meaningful mission and strategy to engage your fellow citizens and expand the experience of community? And what are the costs when your community doesn’t? This session will explore the benefits of DEI for your town and what are some first steps to getting your community embracing all of its neighbors.

The Power of Public Art & Public Spaces
Marc Folk

Public art can be transformative to any downtown space, enhancing the experience of both visitors and residents. Marc Folk will share the successes and challenges The Arts Commission has faced in utilizing public art to connect and activate a vibrant arts community in Toledo, with insights that will be helpful in your own communities.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Lucas County Land Bank: Home Preservation Initiative & Strong Neighborhoods
Kathleen Kovacs

The Home Preservation Initiative (HPI) provides homeowners with the tools and resources they need to preserve their historic homes. Learn how the program works to revitalize historic neighborhoods, and how a similar program can be replicated in your community.

Approved for 1.00 AIA HSW Credit

Managing Design Review & Historic Preservation Boards
Tom Gibbons

Learn what it takes to manage and maintain an effective design review and historic preservation board in different neighborhoods of the same City, when the approach and appreciation of historic preservation varies from community to community.

9:45 – 12:00

TOUR: Old West End Walking Tour

Take a docent led walking tour of the Old West End, one of the largest intact neighborhoods featuring Victorian, Edwardian, and Arts & Crafts architecture in the country. The Old West End is one of the premier historic neighborhoods of Toledo. Attendees will have a chance to take a guided tour of the Libbey House (the only National Historic Landmark in Toledo), the Julius Lamson Home, and the John Manning Home.

Approved for 2.25 AIA LU Credits

Ticket required to attend.

TOUR: Holy Toledo!

Take a tour of some epic houses of worship along historic Collingwood Avenue with architect Paul Sullivan Jr. Tour includes: Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, seat of the Toledo Catholic Diocese, First Congregational, which includes Tiffany stained glass windows, and Collingwood Presbyterian, a long-standing pillar of the community, and until recently the meeting place for historic district commissions.

Approved for 2.25 AIA LU Credits

Ticket required to attend.

11:00 – 12:00

Contextual Urbanism & Infill Construction for Historic Districts
Graham Kalbli

Infill can be challenging in historic neighborhoods. Navigating local design regulations, finding the balance of good design and function, and securing funding are just a few of the issues a site developer has to deal with as they envision what can fill a blank space. New Republic Architecture undertook a project in Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood that provides an excellent case study into how to apply contextual urbanism in a historic district.

Approved for 1.00 AIA HSW Credit

New Frontiers for Economic Development: The Benefits of EV Charging Stations
Ron Hughes & Jen Tinkler

As demand grows for electric vehicles, access to EV charging stations is going to be increasingly important to everyone from downtown workers to tourists visiting your community. Learn what it takes to get charging stations install, potential sources of funding and co-branding, how to weave them into your historic district, and how they drive economic development.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Infrastructure as Historic Preservation
Brian Broadus & Polly Lynam Bloom

Historic Preservation is more than saving a commercial building from the 1880s or an important, architect-designed home. Brian and Polly will share some examples of non-building projects, focusing on sites, structures, gardens, and canals that are also worthy of preservation.

Archaeology & Preservation in Toledo: Ft. Meigs, Ft. Miamis, & Fallen Timbers
Jen Aultman

The preservation of important archaeological sites for Native Americans and European settlers in the Toledo region is paramount. Jen Aultman shares with you the important work that has occurred at key archaeological sites and what can be done when you build a shopping mall on top of a historic battle field.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

1:30 – 2:30

Engaging Elected Officials With Historic Preservation & Community Revitalization
Donald Boerger & Aaron Montz

Getting buy-in from your community’s elected officials is important to build support for your preservation and revitalization initiatives, but how do you get their attention and get them to listen and support your projects and mission? Marysville Councilmember Donald Boerger, and former Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz share insights into how to build effective relationships with your elected officials.

Under-Representation and the National Register
Barb Powers & Diamond Crowder

Preserving diverse historic sites is important to tell a complete story of Ohio’s history. Learn how to help preserve Ohio’s historic places and get them listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Reimagining Downtown Post-COVID: New Visions for Commercial Development in Historic Properties
Brandon Sehlhorst & Thomas Starinsky

Many downtowns across the country have a glut of available former office space as numerous firms have transitioned into hybrid and work-from-home models. So, what are mid-sized cities doing to stabilize and grow their economy and proactively fill this newly available space? Learn about current trends emerging in similar sized cities. Then hear how Toledo is proactively working to save the historic Four Corners – the only intersection in downtown Toledo where the four original office buildings still stand.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Historic Preservation Easements Panel
Frank Quinn & Antonin Robert

Historic preservation easements are property deed amendments that help secure the preservation of a historic building. This panel discussion will cover how conservation easements work on historic structures and potential benefits to property owners.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

1:30 – 3:45

TOUR: Adaptive Reuse Walking Tour of Downtown Toledo

Take a unique walking tour of downtown Toledo sites with a focus on adaptive reuse of historic structures. Stops on the tour include Fort Industry Square, Promedica headquarters, Fiberglas Tower, and the PNC Bank Building.

Approved for 2.25 AIA HSW Credits

TOUR: National Museum of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are not only the most important natural resource in the world, but they also represent thousands of years of history. The lakes have dramatically impacted the social, economic and political history of the North American continent. The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the awe-inspiring stories of our Great Lakes through breathtaking photography, over 300 incredible artifacts, a number of powerful audiovisual displays and 40 hands-on interactive exhibits including the 617-foot iron ore freighter Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the historic Museum Tug Ohio.

Ticket required to attend.

2:45 – 3:45

Discover the Stories & History of Your Community with the Community Heart & Soul Approach
Cassie Turner & Leanne Tingay

Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future do they envision, and how to achieve it. Community Heart & Soul is an ongoing practice that provides municipal officials with a clear understanding of what matters most to their constituents, and forges a partnership that builds on commonalities of the community. It’s not a report that sits on a shelf; it’s a way of coming together to make your town a better place to live in and visit. This will be a fun, interactive session.

Creating a National Register Historic District
Barb Powers & Sandra Tunnell

Learn the facts about the National Register program and process for creating an official historic district. This session will include information about what National Register listing means and does not mean, along with essential tips for completing successful National Register nominations for historic districts.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Maximizing Your Waterfront, Rivers, & Downtown Greenspaces
Tim Bockbrader & Jennifer Van Horn

Your community’s natural resources are an important piece to your overall economic and community development strategy. Creating inviting spaces and experiences for visitors and residents can be used as a catalyst to promote new entrepreneurship in your downtown business district.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

4:00 – 5:30

Vendors’ Reception

6:00 – 6:30

Keynote Address: US Representative Marcy Kaptur
Ohio Theatre

6:30 – 8:30

Heritage Ohio Annual Awards
Ohio Theatre

Inaugural Heritage Ohio Film Festival
Ohio Theatre

7:30 – 9:30

Registration

8:30 – 9:30

How to Save Buildings When You Don’t Get Historic Tax Credits
Craig Gossman

As much as we wish they would, not every project involving a historic building can receive a historic tax credit. So what can you do to get your project off the ground? Craig Gossman will share with you several recent projects and the strategies used to get those projects to completion.

Approved for 1.00 AIA HSW Credit

Advanced Design Review 201: Case Studies
Beth Johnson & Bryan Wagner

Learn how an effective design review board handles delicate and sometimes difficult decisions through a series of case studies presented by our expert panel.

Save Those Windows! Retrofitting Historic Windows for Efficiency
Kyle Sword

Stop and put that replacement window down! Contrary to what the TV commercials have told you, it is easy, and often cheaper, to retrofit your historic windows for gain in energy efficiency and repairs. Kyle Sword will share a clear picture of what can be achieved with retrofits and how soon you can expect to be recouping your investment.

Approved for 1.00 AIA HSW Credit

USDA Rural Communities Funding & Programs
Jonathan McCracken

The USDA has several programs and accessible funding opportunities specifically targeted for rural community development. Find out how your community and businesses can be taking advantage of these resources.

9:45 – 10:45

Media Relations & How to Tell the Story
Stephanie Elton

The success of any non-profit and community organization hinges on how well people know what you do, but how do you go about telling them all the amazing things you are doing? Stephanie will share with you great tips on crafting the perfect story each and every time you have something important to say, and how you can build relationships with the media to get your story covered.

Association for Preservation Technology (APT): How We Can Learn & Network Together for a Better Built Environment
Lindsay Jones, Elizabeth Corbin Murphy, & Cheryl Early

Join our panelists as they discuss their career experiences in the preservation field and how their membership in APT has affected them. Topics will include tools, materials, and methods learned, places they’ve explored, and opportunities that have arisen for them in the course of their participation. 

Funding Resources for Historic Properties
Nancy Finegood, Andrew Verhoff, & Adam Eltrich

One of the greatest challenges to rehabilitating historic spaces is financing the project. Hear from funders at The Jeffris Family Foundation, the Ohio History Connection, and the State Historic Preservation Office on how you can tap into funding available to support your initiatives.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Historic Theatres & Opera Houses: Their History, Restoration Success Stories, & Contributions to the Cultural, Economic, & Artistic Landscape

Michael R. Hurwitz

A review of selected projects and the impact that these restorations have had on their respective communities. With a focus on how to begin the restoration project, how to advance the work and how best to track the results.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

9:45 – 12:00

TOUR: Vistula & Lowertown Redevelopment Walking Tour

One of the original neighborhoods of Toledo, the historic Vistula neighborhood has been the site of a decades-long redevelopment. Tour goers will visit the Wonder Bread Building, the former Umbrella Factory, the site of the Auto Lite factory, and other tax credit projects in the neighborhood.

Approved for 2.25 AIA HSW Credits

Ticket required to attend.

11:00 – 12:00

Using SIDs, BIDs, & Other Tax District Entities to Improve Your Downtown District
Cheri Hottinger & Megan Ernest

By now, most people have heard the terms SID or BID, but what exactly do they achieve and what benefits can they offer your community? Cheri Hottinger takes you on a tour of improvement districts and tax district entities and gives you a detailed look at where and how they can be used in your downtown district, based on her experiences in Newark, Ohio.

Community & Neighborhood Development Beyond Your Downtown District
Sarah Allen & Nate Coffman

Vibrant communities are more than revitalized historic commercial districts. By lifting up the surrounding neighborhoods, we believe we can create equitable spaces for everyone. Two community development experts will share their insights and tools on what it takes to create holistic community development across Ohio.

Managing & Maintaining Historic Properties as Museums
Megan Wood

It may seem simple, but it takes a lot to manage historic properties as museums. After spending several years managing historic properties and assisting others doing the same, Megan Wood knows the ins and outs of running a museum in a historic site and how to solve common issues that arise and what can be done to take their operation into the 21st Century.

Using Community Investment Corporations & Historic Tax Credits for Redevelopment
Tony Maruca

Learn about the multiple services available through the National Trust Community Investment Corporation, and how they can help aid your redevelopment projects. Since its inception in 2000, NTCIC has provided nearly $2 billion in capital for more than 200 HTC, NMTC, ITC, and LIHTC investment transactions, representing more than $7 billion in total development costs. NTCIC is the historic tax credit industry’s leading advocate for improving and expanding the use of federal and state HTCs having organized and chaired the Historic Tax Credit Coalition since 2009.

TOUR: Glass Pavilion & Libbey House Tour

The Toledo Museum of Art’s American glass holdings rank among the principal collections in the field, with objects of exceptional quality and historical importance. With the opening of the Glass Pavilion in 2006, Toledo acquired a state-of-the-art facility to house, care for, study, and display its renowned glass collection. Hear about the collection, and learn how early glass industrialist, Edward Drummond Libbey, made Toledo the Glass City.

Approved for 1.00 AIA LU Credit

Ticket required to attend.