Amy Hetletvedt, a licensed architect with experience in historic preservation projects, specifically in the context of disinvested communities, is currently negotiating a contract with Island Press for a book titled: Between: Rethinking Building Conservation. Her book unfolds an "urgently needed call to re-think how we approach historic preservation in disinvested communities, illustrated through a case-study catalog of twenty inspiring and empowering projects from around the world."
She is looking for a small group of 4 to 5 preservationists, architects, community planners, and / or community activists who live or work in disinvested communities with vacant or deteriorated historic buildings to engage in two virtual group discussions. The goals are to engage with the premise and theories of the book and to discuss them relative to members' practice and experiences in community. The virtual discussions will take place during the month of May 2023 and will not be shared publicly. The total time commitment is estimated at 4 hours and is on a volunteer basis (not compensated).
If interested, please contact Amy directly at: amy@vandykelawrence.com.
Please include a brief description of your background and interest in the topic. She thanks you for your consideration.
This opportunity is unaffiliated with the Historic Resources Committee.
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Robert Burns, AIA
Historic Resources Committee Advisory Group
Richmond, VA
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