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Track 4: Diversity, Population Change, and Gentrification in the Preservation Dialogue

CS4.1 Social and Economic Impacts of Preservation

11/22/2019

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Biscayne

Presenter(s)

Amy Gilbertson, AIA, Fitwel Amb.

Principal
Trivers
Bryan Orthel

Indiana University
Tiffani Simple, RA

WJE Engineers & Architects, PC
Caroline Wilson

Savannah College of Art and Design

Session Chair(s)

Frank Sanchis

The impact of historic preservation reaches far beyond the aesthetic and architectural effects of rehabilitation and restoration. This session considers the ramifications of historic preservation with regard to gentrification, economics, universal accessibility standards, and even mental and physical well-being. Come hear some thoughtful and provocative opinions on issues you may never have thought of, and weigh in on them yourselves in the Q and A period following the presentations.

Learning Objectives:

Relate historic preservation to gentrification and the impact of social and economic factors.
understand how local and universal safety standarda and requirements affect accessibility in historic buildings
Evaluate the effects of historic preservation on public health in design, practice, and policy, and understand how preservation and public health work towards the same goals on parallel paths.
Understand the extended effects historic preservation has on the built environment and users beyond the aesthetics of the architecture.

Presentations:

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Causality of Preservation and Gentrification: A Case Study
Tiffani Simple, RA – WJE Engineers & Architects, PC
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Linking public health issues with heritage and conservation
Bryan Orthel – Indiana University
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Accessibility Improvements to Historic Structures
Amy Gilbertson, AIA, Fitwel Amb. – Trivers
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gentrification and Preservation: Does One Follow the Other?
Caroline Wilson