The theme of the 2016 L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference was community character, from tree-lined streets of historic homes, to clusters of older duplexes and bungalow courts, to "background buildings" in industrial neighborhoods. 

On October 15, 2016, nearly 300 people came together to exchange ideas and learn more about a range of topics affecting L.A.’s diverse neighborhoods and communities, including mansionization, historic and conservation districts, community advocacy, and the City's re:code LA initiative.

The event took place at the historic St. John's Cathedral in the University Park neighborhood and ended with tours of surrounding HPOZs: 27th & 28th Street, Adams-Normandie, North University Park Specific Plan, and University Park.

You can access presentations and handouts from the 2016 conference by clicking on the links on the left. Special thanks to all of our presenters, including Charles Phoenix, who opened the conference with a special hour-long performance.