Fort Worth's history buffs and preservation professionals are getting a major upgrade in their toolkits, thanks to a new partnership between the city's Historic Preservation Office and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC). Hosting a virtual training workshop next Wednesday, the event promises to sharpen the skills of those who stand guard over our past, according to the City of Fort Worth.
Slated for March 20, the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) is designed to tighten the nuts and bolts of Texas Preservation Commissions and Staff from 1 to 4:45 p.m. on Zoom, costing a reasonable $25 per head, the training will focus on legal basics, meeting procedures and design review standards including the nitty-gritty of preservation law, the ins-and-outs of federal and state laws, and, local ordinances and codes all geared to prepare participants for real-world challenges they might face.
The training doesn't stop there – it also includes what's been called the 'bread and butter' of commission work: guidelines for the design review process, which will have participants reviewing federal standards and applying them to cases they're likely to encounter, coupled with meeting prep and best practices before, during, and after a public hearing.
It's an opportunity especially tailored for historic landmark commissioners, staff members associated with preservation programs, and others in the field; the NAPC's signature CAMP training is all about building a sturdy foundation for local preservation programs through a dynamic mix of education, advocacy, and training, participants will have the chance to engage in hands-on exercises, group discussions, networking and get guidance from seasoned professionals, as detailed in the city news release.
Those interested in safeguarding the landmarks that tell the story of Fort Worth should mark their calendars, as this session presented by qualified preservation pros is one not to be missed.
