The L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference is back after a hiatus since 2018. Co-presented by the Conservancy and the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources, this year’s sessions cover a range of neighborhood topics, including L.A.’s response to recent housing legislation, implementing objective design standards in HPOZs, how to support local legacy businesses and more! In the afternoon, several walking tours will be offered in adjacent historic neighborhoods.

9-10 a.m. | OPENING PANEL

From Hashtags to Heritage: Using Social Media to Make a Case for Preservation

10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | AM SESSION 1

• Alternative Building Materials: Adapting Historic Homes for Climate Resilience and Fire Resistance
• Preparing for 2028: Showcasing Your Neighborhood’s Historic and Cultural Assets on the International Stage
• The ABCs of Historic Designation: HCMs, HPOZs and NRHDs

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 a.m. | AM SESSION 2

• Sharing LA’s Untold Stories: Current Initiatives in Cultural Placekeeping
• Interactive Workshop: Crafting Objective Design Standards for New Development in Historic Districts

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | LUNCH

1:20 – 2:20 p.m. | PM SESSION

• Creative Support for LA’s Legacy Businesses
• Understanding the New Housing Incentives: SB 79 and CHIP in LA’s Historic Districts

2:20 – 2:30 p.m. | CLOSING REMARKS

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. | HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS