The graphic used for the symposium features an image of the Greater Page Temple with the text "2026 Los Angeles Historic Neighborhoods Conference: Meeting the Moment" / February 21 / 9am - 4pm
A screen grab of the symposium’s morning scheduled that reads:
9-10 am | OPENING PANEL: From Hashtags to Heritage: Using Social Media to Make a Case for Preservation
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m
(1) Alternative Building Materials: Adapting Historic Homes for Climate Resilience and Fire Resistance
(2) Preparing for 2028: Showcasing Your Neighborhood’s Historic and Cultural Assets on the International Stage
(3) The ABCs of Historic Designation: HCMs, HPOZs and NRHDs
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 a.m.
(1) Sharing LA’s Untold Stories: Current Initiatives in Cultural Placekeeping
(2) Interactive Workshop: Crafting Objective Design Standards for New Development in Historic Districts
A screen grab from the afternoon session:
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. PM SESSION
(1) Creative Support for LA's Legacy Businesses
(2) 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 — Enjoy Los Angeles' historic neighborhoods on foot. After the closing remarks, participants may choose to tour one of the three local neighborhoods:
(1) Stories of Sugar Hill & Golden State Mutual
(2) Historic Jefferson Park HPOZ
(3) Western Heights
Feb 21: LA’s Office of #HistoricResources & the #LAConservancy are hosting the 2026 Los Angeles Neighborhood Conference, a day-long symposium focusing on housing issues, historic districts (aka HPOZ), legacy businesses & waking tours. www.laconservancy.org/tours-events... #preservation #planning