[OMS_MANAGERS] Heritage Conference, Parklets, HUD Webinar on Historic Preservation and the National Disaster Resilience Competition, etc.

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

1. Historic theatres will be center stage April 22-24 at the Oregon Heritage Conference in North Bend-Coos Bay. More than a dozen Oregon communities boast a historic theatre, many of which are being restored to their glory days. The University of Oregon will report on its inventory of Oregon’s historic theaters and suggest effective preservation, renovation and tourism outreach strategies for them. Several of these theaters will also report on their progress and aspirations. Conference attendees will also be able to enjoy an evening at the Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay. They will be able to see the Egyptian’s stunning architecture, listen to its historic Wurlitzer organ and visit with people who have been responsible for its restoration success during the past few years. The conference will include keynote speakers, panels, workshops, traditional heritage events, and behind-the-scenes visits to some of the area’s heritage sites. The Oregon Heritage Excellence Award banquet and the Oregon Heritage Fellowship research talks are also scheduled.

More information and registration for the conference is available at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/Conference.aspx     For more information, contact Oregon Heritage at heritage.info at oregon.gov or phone Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685.

2. Why Some Parklets Work Better Than Others: A detailed new report out of Philadelphia finds the type of businesses closest to a parklet play a key role in their success. For the full article, see:  http://www.citylab.com/design/2015/03/why-some-parklets-work-better-than-others/387406/ 

3. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has developed a pre-recorded webinar on historic preservation in the National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC). The NDRC will award $1 billion for projects that address unmet disaster recovery needs and enhance resiliency in communities that have been struck by natural disasters in recent years. In addition to specifically addressing the NDRC, the webinar also provides examples of practical ways to make historic buildings and districts more resilient to climate impacts. The webinar is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1abk_leimbY&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1abk_leimbY&feature=youtu.be> .  

The webinar offers guidance on how historic preservation might fit into NDRC proposals. It explains the basics of the NDRC program, the value of thinking broadly about resilience and partnerships, how preservationists could contribute to the development of concepts in Phase 1, and examples of practical ways to make historic buildings and areas more resilient as a means to inspiring local thinking about resilience.

For assistance, send email to director at napcommissions.org Additional guidelines and group policies may be found on the NAPC website. http://napcommissions.org/napc-l/

4. Looking for a low cost business recruitment idea? See the: "11 Reasons to Bring Your Business to St. Helens" on the St. Helens YouTube channel, "We are St. Helens," by the St Helens Economic Development Committee http://shedco.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10f2bc0f708841f1c85b3792d&id=3d52f80b19&e=aa374315d3