A groundbreaking study showing how preservation positively affects housing, affordability, sustainability, density, and economics.

The Mills Act Historic Property Contracts Program is the single most important economic incentive program in California for the restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings by private property owners. This state law allows local jurisdictions to enter into contracts with private property owners to guarantee the preservation of designated historic sites or structures. Property […]

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We're honoring Los Angeles Conservancy president and CEO, Linda Dishman's 31 years of leadership with a historic affair at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Germain Pellisier bought 160 acres between Normandie and Western Avenues to raise sheep and barley. His land formed the basis of Wilshire Center. The first church in the area (Wilshire Christian Church) arose in 1911 at Normandie Avenue, paving the way for the many congregations that moved here […]

The L.A. Conservancy now offers Adventures in Architecture workshops in person and virtually!  Adventures in Architecture workshops take students on a virtual or in-person field trip to significant historic sites located within a unique Los Angeles neighborhood. Students will meet members of the community and learn why protecting historic places matters.  All of the Conservancy’s workshops are […]