National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

This past weekend, NAPC held its first in-person Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) of the year in conjunction with the Saving Places Conference in Colorado Springs! 🏔️ We love facilitating statewide CAMPs that bring preservationists from different communities together. This training featured breakout sessions on Preservation Planning, offering tailored content for both beginners and intermediate participants. Our expert CAMP Trainers are ready to meet you wherever you are on your preservation journey. Huge thanks to Wade Broadhead, Adrienne Burke, AICP, Esq., and Alex Westhoff, AICP for leading this engaging and informative session! One CAMPer summed it up perfectly: "You made a long day feel short!" A special thank you to the City of Loveland for hosting this CAMP. We’re excited for more opportunities to support preservation commissions nationwide! Let's start talking about a CAMP in your community: https://lnkd.in/e4Jf-M-U #NAPCCAMP #PreservationTraining #HistoricPreservation

✨ Make Your Preservation Message Stick: Use Local Examples! ✨ Talking about why preservation matters is important—but showing real-world examples makes your message powerful. Specific local stories help people connect with preservation efforts in their own communities. They prove that preservation isn’t just a concept—it’s a proven strategy that brings value and strengthens communities. NAPC's Messaging Guide for Local Preservation Programs helps you find and use impactful examples to make your advocacy more persuasive and relatable. Need inspiration? Check it out today! Messaging Guide: https://lnkd.in/gQpwUQpP #napcmessagingguide #PreservationSuccess #NAPC

NAPC had the privilege of hosting a Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) training for the dedicated preservationists in Decatur, GA. This session covered key topics like Standards and Guidelines for Design Review, Legal Basics, and Meeting Procedures—with some engaging discussions about demolition along the way. A big thank you to our incredible CAMP Trainers, Beth Johnson, AICP and James K. Reap, for leading this dynamic training. The format featured a morning session followed by two evening sessions, offering flexibility for participants. This group stood out for their enthusiasm, engagement, and teamwork—it’s clear that Decatur’s commission is working together to strengthen local preservation efforts! #PreservationTraining #NAPCCAMP #HistoricPreservation

🎉 2025 is off to a fantastic start! Last Friday, Ketchikan, AK hosted our first Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) of the year. This one-topic virtual CAMP focused on Preservation Planning, bringing together participants dedicated to safeguarding their community's heritage. A special highlight was the unique perspectives shared by tribal members in attendance, enriching the conversation and broadening our understanding of preservation's role in diverse communities. A big thank you to our CAMP Trainer, Lauren Hoogkamer, for leading this engaging session and to all who joined us! Check out these snapshots from the day. #PreservationPlanning #CAMP2025 #HistoricPreservation #NAPC

NAPC's Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) is offered in a VIRTUAL format. Preservation commissions across the country have found this format convenient and accessible. Last year, Frederick County, Maryland hosted their virtual CAMP in two parts which can have the added benefits of the following: 📚 Breaking the CAMP into two parts makes for shorter meeting times. 📚 The break between sessions allows information to be absorbed and questions to surface which can be addressed in Part 2. 📚 Providing two days of training can better accommodate commissioners' schedules. 📸: CAMP Trainer Sharon Bradley led presentations on Legal Basics and Meeting Procedures at Part 2 of this CAMP. What topics would you choose for a CAMP in your community? Would the virtual CAMP format make it easier to obtain training? Take the first step toward planning your CAMP by contacting NAPC today: https://lnkd.in/eQdi5BQ7

🎉 NAPC is kicking off 2025 with a webinar focused on historic resources surveys. We hope you'll join us as experienced presenters (Chris Skelly, Beth Johnson, AICP, and Katie Horak) review the foundations of survey work as well as advanced approaches which will help you further your preservation goals in the new year! Historic Resource Surveys: Unlocking the Foundations of Preservation Thursday, January 30th at 1pm EST Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ebAF3dSM

Looking to advocate for or simply better communicate the benefits of historic preservation this year? Start by looking toward the future--highlight solutions and speak to society's shared values. How would you use this strategy in your community? Find more communication tips and the full Messaging Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gQpwUQpP #NAPCMessagingGuide

NAPC's Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) Trainers are some of the most intelligent, experienced, and creative people! During a CAMP hosted by Boone County Kentucky, CAMP Trainer, Beth Johnson, walked CAMPers through the Design Review Exercise using a prop she MADE called Ms. Muddle. Ms. Muddle helped attendees better understand character-defining features and appropriate modifications. Boone County also opted for a Post-CAMP Meeting & Report Add-on. This takes CAMP to the next level and helps a commission develop actionable steps toward their preservation goals. Thank you, Beth Johnson, Amber Stimpson and Kate Singleton who were the Trainers during this CAMP. 📸 Credit: Kate Singleton #NAPCCAMP #PreservationTraining #HistoricPreservation

🎉 Happy New Year from NAPC! Kick off 2025 with a commitment to deepening your understanding of historic preservation. Whether you're a brand-new volunteer commissioner or a seasoned preservation professional, NAPC's webinars are here to: ✨ Educate or refresh your knowledge on a topic ✨ Inspire you to try a new approach ✨ Reignite your passion for saving places ✨ Connect you with a nationwide community of preservationists Don’t miss a single webinar in 2025! Join or renew your NAPC membership today: https://lnkd.in/gKg4dbC7 Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and impact in local preservation! #HistoricPreservation #NAPCWebinars #PreservationEducation

In 2024, NAPC facilitated an impressive 40 Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) trainings across the country! CAMP, our signature training program, is led by experienced and highly qualified preservationists. This year, 16 communities hosted virtual CAMPs, while our trainers traveled to 24 locations for in-person sessions. Check out the map below to see where CAMPs took place! CAMP is designed to deliver high-quality, engaging, and informative training for preservation-related boards and commissions of all types. Through dynamic presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, networking, and mentoring, CAMP equips participants with practical tools and knowledge to advance preservation in their communities. Don’t wait—start planning a CAMP training for your community today! The 2025 calendar is filling up quickly. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/e4Jf-M-U